India Aims for Comeback Against Australia in Crucial Women's ODI

India faced a disappointing defeat against Australia in the initial match of the women's ODI series, ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Despite strong batting communication by Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, and Hareen Deol, fielding lapses, including four dropped catches, allowed Australia to chase the target quickly.

Senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma urged not to dwell on fielding errors and emphasized learning from previous successes. However, improving bowling penetration remains crucial as Australia's seasoned players, familiar with Indian conditions, pose a formidable challenge.

With Australia's strengths noted, India aims to bolster its middle-order batting for a competitive total. As the series progresses, India looks for improvements across all departments to match Australia's relentless pace.

(With inputs from agencies.)