In the one-off Test match between India and Australia in Mumbai, Australia's women's cricket team faced a challenging start, with Pooja Vastrakar dismissing Ellyse Perry early on to bring the score to 2-7. Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, scoring a half-century off 52 balls before being caught by Gayakwad at midwicket for 50. Australia's new leadership duo, including captain Alyssa Healy, began their official reign during this tour. Healy won the toss and elected to bat first, but was bowled by Deepti Sharma for 38. The match also featured seven debutants in the squad, indicating a significant transition phase for the team. The Australian team is playing a Test in India for the first time in nearly 40 years, with Test caps awarded to Richa Ghosh and Lauren Cheatle. Beth Mooney contributed a well-made 40 before being caught at second slip.
Alyssa Healy miscues a sweep shot and the Australian captain is clean bowled by Deepti Sharma on 38. That brings about the drinks break with Australia 5-143 #INDvAUS
Cleans her up! Just as Alyssa Healy was looking set, Deepti Sharma clatters into her stumps ๐ฅ https://t.co/uaFLxAnKj5 | #INDvAUS https://t.co/Wv1Mx92Y24
What a start to this Test match! Australia reach 4-103 as they head to lunch #INDvAUS
Vastrakar strikes again! Beth Mooney has to go for a well-made 40, caught at second slip. Australia 4-103 #INDvAUS
Shortly after raising the bat, Tahlia McGrath departs for 50 as she chips one to Gayakwad at midwicket. In comes Alyssa Healy #INDvAUS
Tahlia McGrath walked in at 7-2 and got Australia out of trouble ๐ https://t.co/uaFLxAnKj5 | #INDvAUS https://t.co/sXxyLYnFBA
Tahlia McGrath brings up her half-century off 52 balls! The Aussies move to 2-85 after a shaky start #INDvAUS
Early wickets had fallen, and the pressure was on, but nothing fazed Tahlia McGrath ๐ https://t.co/uaFLxAnKj5 | #INDvAUS https://t.co/FyX8so96K1
India's dream start continues as Pooja Vastrakar knocks over Ellyse Perry with an absolute jaffa! Australia 2-7... #INDvAUS
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After almost 40 years, the women's Australia team are playing a Test in India! Test caps for Richa Ghosh and Lauren Cheatle ๐ https://t.co/uaFLxAnKj5 | #INDvAUS https://t.co/Niog0w4pWR
Alyssa Healy wins the toss and Australia will bat first in the Test against India in Mumbai #INDvAUS https://t.co/cCCjUiCy9T
New captain Alyssa Healy wins the toss and Australia are batting first at the Wankhede #INDvAUS
On deck for some Test match cricket! Aussie fans, it all gets underway at 3pm AEDT live on Fox Cricket and Kayo #INDvAUS https://t.co/rypqZk2mPh
Another women's Test less than a week after the last - strap in for India vs Australia ๐ฟ #INDvAUS https://t.co/B4IfKXGeYC
The Aussies will have their homework cut out with SEVEN debutants in the squad! #AUSvWI West Indies name new-look Test squad for Australia tour ๐ https://t.co/1PiMtmbHuL
Australia's selection squeeze is on as they weigh up the make-up of their XI for the one-off #INDvAUS Test, beginning today in Mumbai | @JollyLauz18 https://t.co/Gp3jvjHkUx
Tahlia McGrath says the insular nature of an India tour is the perfect time for Australiaโs new leadership duo to start their official reign. @JollyLauz18 | #INDvAUS https://t.co/nKcH2XAI82
Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the #ScoopPodcast for an update on how the Aussie camp are tracking in Mumbai ahead of the Test match starting TOMORROW! #INDvAUS https://t.co/9ootvMzegu