IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI | India were 20-30 runs short of winning total against Australia, says Harmanpreet Kaur

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

Harmanpreet mentioned after posting a good 281 for seven after opting to bat, the hosts didn’t 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 loads to be desired with their fielding.

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

“We had been 20-30 runs quick. Our bowlers had been making an attempt to create alternatives however we weren’t in a position to capitalise on these alternatives. They performed actually good cricket. They performed higher than us, however (the) subsequent recreation is necessary; we wish to keep constructive and stay up for the following recreation,” Harmanpreet mentioned after the match.

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

“Each the innings, the pitch performed higher solely. That’s the reason we had been in a position to rating 280. (With) a bit extra constructive batting, if we had been in a position so as to add 20-30 runs after which the alternatives whereas bowling… these issues might have made an enormous distinction. We are going to assume and analyse the pitch and the way we are able to do higher within the subsequent recreation,” she mentioned.

Requested in regards to the mixture of the Indian aspect, she mentioned, “We are going to attempt no matter we’ve. It was the most effective mixture for us. Should you see our final sequence, spinners did very nicely. Their batters batted very well and we must always give credit score to them. (However) as a fielding unit, we weren’t in a position to capitalise on the alternatives.”

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy was happy with the workforce effort of her aspect. “(It was a) very good approach to begin. Credit score to the women. To lose the toss and advised 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 necessary, however you’ll be able to nonetheless get your self again within the recreation by bowling good and that’s what our workforce does nicely.”

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 now have the identical intent, like we’re setting an enormous complete. Phoebe was excellent, and everybody contributed fantastically and saved the scoring fee up,” she mentioned.