IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI | India have been 20-30 runs in need of profitable complete towards Australia, says Harmanpreet Kaur

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur mentioned her aspect was 20-30 runs in need of what would have been a profitable rating within the first ODI of the three-match sequence towards Australia in Punjab on Sunday (September 14, 2025).

Harmanpreet mentioned after posting a good 281 for seven after opting to bat, the hosts did not money in on the alternatives that got here their means 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 loads to be desired with their fielding.

Annabel Sutherland additionally chipped in with an unbeaten 54 in 51 balls.

“We have been 20-30 runs brief. Our bowlers have been attempting to create alternatives however we weren’t capable of capitalise on these alternatives. They performed actually good cricket. They performed higher than us, however (the) subsequent sport is essential; we wish to keep constructive and sit up for the subsequent sport,” Harmanpreet mentioned after the match.

The India skipper mentioned her resolution was not fallacious because the pitch performed true in each the innings.

“Both the innings, the pitch performed higher solely. That is why we have been capable of rating 280. (With) slightly extra constructive batting, if we have been in a position so as to add 20-30 runs after which the alternatives whereas bowling… these issues may have made an enormous distinction. We will assume and analyse the pitch and the way we are able to do higher within the subsequent sport,” she mentioned.

Asked in regards to the mixture of the Indian aspect, she mentioned, “We will attempt no matter we’ve got. It was the very best mixture for us. If you see our final sequence, spinners did very properly. Their batters batted very well and we should always give credit score to them. (But) as a fielding unit, we weren’t capable of capitalise on the alternatives.”

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy was happy with the workforce effort of her aspect. “(It was a) very good option to begin. Credit to the women. To lose the toss and instructed to bowl first within the warmth… actually happy with that effort.”

“It was recognized early that that was going to be the case. Taking wickets within the powerplay is essential, however you possibly can nonetheless get your self again within the sport by bowling sensible and that’s what our workforce does properly.”

Healy additionally credited her batters for finishing the chase comfortably.

“We wish to push the boundaries when batting first and no totally different whereas chasing. We have the identical intent, like we’re setting a giant complete. Phoebe was excellent, and everybody contributed fantastically and saved the scoring fee up,” she mentioned.