Overview
- Smriti Mandhana (58) and Pratika Rawal (64) put on 114 for the first wicket, taking their partnership tally to a calendar‑year record 958 runs as India reached 281/7 in Mullanpur.
- Harleen Deol added 54, while Australia’s attack was led by Megan Schutt (2/54) with Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth taking one apiece.
- The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh hosted its first international match.
- Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 150th ODI appearance for India.
- The three-match series continues on September 17 and 20, with broadcasts on Star Sports and streaming on JioHotstar ahead of the World Cup.