Riding on Ellyse Perry's all-round heroics, Australia registered its first win in the T20I tri-series as the home team beat India by four wickets on Sunday at Canberra.
Winning the toss and electing to field first, Australia reduced India to 103-9 in 20 overs, courtesy Ellyse Perry (4-19) and Tayla Vlaeminck (3-13), who wrecked havoc with the ball. India got off to a good start, the foundation of which was laid by southpaw Smriti Mandhana (35) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (28). However as these two got out, the rest of the Indian batting line up failed to put up a fight and collapsed like a pack of cards. The Aussies bowled quick and intimidated the Indians with their sharp lines and lengths.
Chasing a modest 104, Rachael Haynes and co. achieved the target in 18.5 overs, winning the match by four wickets. Ellyse Perry top scored with 49 (47) and received good support from Ashleigh Gardner (22). With the ball, Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the pick of the bowlers as she scalped 2-18 in her four overs.
With the first round of the tri-series completed, Australia, England and India have managed to win one match each. The series seems to be evenly poised as the three sides have pocketed two points apiece.
It will be interesting to see how the teams approach the second round robin that commences on February 7 when India take on England at Melbourne. England will look for redemption and India will hope to make it two in two as the two sides lock horn after a four day break.
Points Table
Teams
|
Matches
|
Won
|
Lost
|
Tied
|
NR
|
Points
|
NRR
|
Australia
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
+0.220
|
India
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-0.058
|
England
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
-0.172
|
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