India (W) vs AUS Women, 1st Match, Group A at Birmingham, CWG 2022, Jul 29 2022 - Match Result

2.24pm Looks like that's that. No quotes from the broadcaster side atleast. We'll bring all the news from the game on the ESPNcricinfo homepage soon. Till then, see you tomorrow for more CWG action. If you're craving for more cricket tonight, you can follow Scotland v New Zealand (men's) starting in five minutes. And in just over one hour - the first T20I between West Indies and India. Thanks on behalf of K Vairavan and Alex Malcolm. This is Sreshth Shah saying goodbye!

We wait to hear if there will be a presentation or not. Remember this isn't an ICC event, so the CWG may have some different procedures. Confirmation coming soon.

Ashish: "This is where this team fails. Never is able to seize crunch moments or lets off opportunities which should be capitalized. This is one such day. The match with Aus(again) where Jhulan bowled a no ball on the last delivery is another example. The ODI world cup final might just be the biggest opportunity gone by. I doubt they can win a cup if they keep doing these things. The players don't seem serious enough. Harman was hiding her face but the bowler had nothing on their face after going for run" -- Understand the feelings, Ashish. This one must hurt for India fans.

2.02pm From 49 for 5, Australia have clawed back to win this. Renuka Singh Thakur's four-for seems so far back now. When Gardner was not in full flow, Harris smacked it around to score 37 in 20. After that, Gardner shepherded the chase and finished with an unbeaten 35-ball 52.

India will really rue this opportunity. They play Pakistan next and will know the Barbados fixture will not be easy at all. Barring Deepti and Renuka, the other bowlers struggled. Debutant Meghna went for 9.50 per over, and it was an off day for Gayakwad and Radha with the ball. The positives will be how Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain, batted, and of course, the Thakur spell that saw the ball snake around. Back to the drawing board for India, Australia will feel invincible after pulling off a heist like this. A classic to start off CWG 2022.

Joydeepsinghgil: "Whether India lose however what was go down to the wire match that was you couldn't ask for"

Rosh: "The Australia women's team >>>>>> 70's West Indies men's team"

For our Indian fans, the action doesn't end with this game! The Indian hockey women's team begin their campaign against Ghana, while India face Pakistan in Badminton as well. Follow all the action in our live blog here.

well well well... that's cricket for you!

Sundar: "Poor bowling, very poor defense. Aus have cut and pulled at will. Aus will win this easily."

Pressure. Nerves.

36 off 24.