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Healy Hails Australia's Bounceback Win Over India in 1st ODI

Australian captain Alyssa Healy expressed pride in her team's strong response after they defeated India by six wickets in the first ODI. The win comes after Australia lost the preceding T20I series to the world champions. Beth Mooney's unbeaten 76 was instrumental in the successful chase of India's total of 214. The victory extends Australia's remarkable all-format record to 21 wins and zero losses at Brisbane's Allan Border Field.

Key Points: Australia Women Beat India in 1st ODI, Healy Praises Team

  • Australia wins 1st ODI by 6 wickets
  • Healy praises team's clinical response
  • Beth Mooney named Player of the Match
  • Australia's incredible 21-0 record at Brisbane venue
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Aussie skipper Healy hails team for "bounceback" after T20I series loss following win over India in 1st ODI

Alyssa Healy proud of Australia's clinical response after T20I series loss. Beth Mooney's 76* guides hosts to a six-wicket win in Brisbane.

"Proud of the group for the bounceback. - Alyssa Healy"

Brisbane, February 24

Following her side's win over India in the first ODI, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy expressed pride in team's "bounceback" after losing the T20I series to the recently-crowned 50-over world champions and expressed pride at her team's incredible all-format record of 21 wins and zero losses at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Following a setback in the T20Is, Healy's swansong in longer formats got off to a fine start as her side beat India by six wickets in the first ODI at Brisbane, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Following this, there will be a one-off Test at Perth from March 6 onwards.

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Healy said, "A little bit was put on us after the T20 series about how we would bounce back. To come out and play the way we did today was clinical. Proud of the group for the bounceback. We have got to do it all again in Hobart (during the second ODI). Like I said at the toss, we really enjoy this format and are good at it. We like to keep the pressure on for long periods. It suits us. Hopefully, we can go to Hobart and adapt to the conditions there quickly as well."

"It is an astonishing record 21-0 (at this venue). Hopefully, the girls can keep it going. Really pleased for tonight, hopefully the girls are buoyed by that," she concluded.

Coming to the match, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Half-centuries came from Smriti Mandhana (58 in 68 balls, with seven fours) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (53 in 84 balls, with three fours), and a cameo from Kashvee Gautam (43 in 44 balls, with three fours and sixes) took India to 214/10 in 48.3 overs.

Ashleigh Gardner (3/33) and Megan Schutt (2/42) were among the top bowlers for Australia.

In the run-chase, skipper Healy (50 in 70 balls, with four boundaries) and Beth Mooney (76 in 79 balls, with five fours and two sixes) cracked brilliant fifties, while Phoebe Litchfield (32 in 32 balls, with six fours) and Annabel Sutherland (48* in 44 balls, with four boundaries and a six), taking Aussies to the target in 38.2 overs with six wickets left.

Mooney was given the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Priya S
That 21-0 record at the ground is insane! Shows the level of dominance. Our girls have the talent to break it, just need to be more consistent. Kashvee Gautam's innings was a bright spot!
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David E
Clinical performance from the Aussies. Beth Mooney was brilliant. India are world champions for a reason though, this series is far from over. Great contest!
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Ananya R
Respectfully, I feel our team selection and batting order could be better. We need to be more aggressive in the middle overs. The intent in the T20s was missing here. Still backing the team to bounce back! 💪
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Siddharth J
Australia is a tough team to beat at home, especially at that ground. No shame in this loss. Let's focus on the next match. The Test match in Perth will be the real challenge!
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Meera T
Healy is right to be proud, they played well. But our women's team has shown they can beat anyone. This is just one match in a long tour. On to the next one! 🏏

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