India W vs Australia W 1st T20I: Scores, result and highlights as Shafali and Titas Sadhu shine in 9-wicket romp

India beat Australia in the first of the three-match women’s T20I series on Friday.

After bring put into bat, Australia were bundled out for 141, courtesy of a 4-fer from Titas Sadhu.

In the run-chase, Indian openers Shafali Varma and Smriti Mandhana had a cakewalk over the opposition bowlers. Varma scored an unbeaten 64, while Mandhana’s stay at the crease was cut short at 54.

The Australian Women are touring India for an all-format tour.

India Women won the only Test match at the Wankhede Stadium. However, Australia settled the scores in the ODI format, handing the hosts a whitewash.

Here is your summary and highlights of the 1st T20I between India Women and Australia Women.