Opener Nicole Bolton struck an unbeaten 100 off 101 balls after Australian spinners bamboozled the Indian batting to set up a crushing eight-wicket win in the opening game of the three-match series, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship. Left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen led a stellar show from the Australian spinners, taking four wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs. It was a sweet result for the visitors, who had lost to India in the World Cup semifinals. Electing to bat after winning the toss, India lost wickets at regular intervals before Vastrakar and Verma steadied the ship with sensible batting. That was the time when Verma and Vastrakar joined hands to bail India out of a precarious situation.

Source: Hindustan Times March 12, 2018 10:52 UTC