Australia’s Schutt opened the innings with a powerful over, taking a 1‑0 advantage over India. The South Australian bowler’s first delivery was a near‑double, and her second swing‑in delivery rattled the Indian batters, leaving them pinned on the crease.
India’s Mandhana and Verma were dismissed for zero, and a DRS review failed to overturn the decision. The early Australian dominance sets the tone for the historic match at Allan Border Field.