Sun Dec 08 05:21:29 UTC 2024: ## Australia Posts Mammoth 371, Setting India a Huge Chase in Brisbane ODI
**Brisbane, Australia –** Australia set India a daunting 371-run target in their one-day international clash at the Allan Border Field today, thanks to a dominant batting performance anchored by several key players. A strong opening partnership laid the foundation, before a late surge pushed the total beyond 370.
Alyssa Voll smashed a century (her second in as many internationals) in a crucial partnership with Phoebe Litchfield, who also played a significant role before her dismissal. Ashleigh Gardner’s second-ball duck proved a rare blip, as captain Meg Lanning’s 105 off 75 balls and Beth Mooney’s 56 off 44 balls kept the scoreboard ticking over. While Australia suffered a late flurry of wickets, Kim Garth and Megan McGrath added crucial late runs, culminating in Garth’s boundary that brought up Australia’s highest ODI total since 1997.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain Australia’s powerful batting line-up. Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad were the most economical, but ultimately unable to prevent the onslaught. India will need exceptional batting performances from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues to have any chance of chasing down this colossal total.
The chase began with a positive start from Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana smashed consecutive boundaries early in the innings. Ghosh also contributed with several boundaries, including a pulled six. However, the loss of Mandhana presented an early setback for India, who reached 73/2 at the 15th over, with Ghosh continuing to anchor the innings alongside Harmanpreet Kaur.
The game continues, and the spotlight now shifts to India’s ability to overcome the challenging target. Their batting prowess will be tested against a strong Australian bowling attack in a match poised for a thrilling conclusion.
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