"Australia's all-conquering cricket women have been given a wake-up call with their World Cup defence approaching as India handed Alyssa Healy's side their biggest ever one-day international defeat in Punjab. Healy admitted the champions had been outplayed in New Chandigarh on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) as they suffered a 102-run loss, a thumping so heavy that it even surpassed the Australians' previous record 92-run defeat to England in Birmingham 52 years ago."
"It was a warning for the team with the World Cup starting in less than a fortnight in India and Sri Lanka, while also setting up a fascinating ODI series decider on Saturday in Delhi with the series locked at 1-1. India's hero as they celebrated their first home ODI win over Australia in 18 years and 206 days was their imperious opener Smriti Mandhana, who hammered 117, featuring 14 boundaries and four sixes, off just 91 balls in their total of 292."
"I mean, it's good preparation for the World Cup, isn't it? she said. You don't get to choose every time. So no regrets, not really. I just thought India were pretty good today in all facets of the game, and we probably got outplayed a little bit, but it's good to have these opportunities, heading into do-or-die World Cup matches."
Alyssa Healy's Australian women's team suffered a 102-run loss to India at New Chandigarh, marking their biggest ever one-day international defeat and eclipsing a 52-year-old 92-run record. India posted 292, led by Smriti Mandhana's 117 off 91 balls with 14 boundaries and four sixes. Australia managed 190 in reply with Annabel Sutherland (45) and Ellyse Perry (44) the top contributions. Phoebe Litchfield missed the match through a quad strain and Georgia Voll was out first ball. The result leaves the ODI series level at 1-1 and raises concerns ahead of the World Cup.
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