Indore, Oct. 1 -- Defending champions Australia began their Women's World Cup campaign with a commanding victory over New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore, on Wednesday.

Australia continued to chip in with regular wickets, keeping New Zealand in check despite a valiant century from New Zealand's skipper Sophie Devine, as per the ICC website.

Devine smashed a powerful 112, but her dismissal at the hands of Annabel Sutherland dashed the team's chase hopes. This impressive innings also marked a milestone for Devine, as she completed 4000 ODI runs, becoming the fourth New Zealand batter to achieve this feat.

Sutherland turned the tide decisively in Australia's favour, claiming three wickets in a single over. Along with Devine, she also removed...