India captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated her aspect was 20-30 runs short of what would have been a winning rating within the first ODI of the three-match collection against Australia in Punjab on Sunday (September 14, 2025).
Harmanpreet stated after posting a good 281 for seven after opting to bat, the hosts did not money in on the alternatives that got here their manner since they dropped 4 catches in all.
Chasing 282, Australia rode on rode on Phoebe Litchfield’s 80-ball 88 and Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 74-ball 77 to finish the duty in 44.1 overs on a day when the Indians left lots to be desired with their fielding.
Annabel Sutherland additionally chipped in with an unbeaten 54 in 51 balls.
“We were 20-30 runs short. Our bowlers were trying to create opportunities but we were not able to capitalise on those opportunities. They played really good cricket. They played better than us, but (the) next game is important; we want to stay positive and look forward to the next game,” Harmanpreet stated after the match.
The India skipper stated her resolution was not flawed because the pitch performed true in each the innings.
“Both the innings, the pitch played better only. That is why we were able to score 280. (With) a little more positive batting, if we were able to add 20-30 runs and then the opportunities while bowling… those things could have made a huge difference. We will think and analyse the pitch and how we can do better in the next game,” she stated.
Asked in regards to the mixture of the Indian aspect, she stated, “We will try whatever we have. It was the best combination for us. If you see our last series, spinners did very well. Their batters batted really well and we should give credit to them. (But) as a fielding unit, we were not able to capitalise on the opportunities.”
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy was proud of the staff effort of her aspect. “(It was a) very nice way to start. Credit to the girls. To lose the toss and told to bowl first in the heat… really proud of that effort.”
“It was identified early that that was going to be the case. Taking wickets in the powerplay is important, but you can still get yourself back in the game by bowling smart and that is what our team does well.”
Healy additionally credited her batters for finishing the chase comfortably.
“We want to push the limits when batting first and no different while chasing. We have the same intent, like we are setting a big total. Phoebe was outstanding, and everyone contributed beautifully and kept the scoring rate up,” she stated.
