New Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- A pure batting display from Australia secures them a clinical eight-wicket win against India in the first ODI to kick off their World Cup preparations in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

A comprehensive win for Australia. They chased down 281 with almost 6 overs to spare. Annabel Sutherland added a 100+ stand with Beth Mooney to close the game out.

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield opened the innings while chasing 282. The duo stitched 45 runs for the opening wicket before Kranti Goud got the better of Healy for 27 off 33 balls, and Ellyse Perry joined Litchfield in the middle.

Litchfield in the 15th over crossed her 50-run mark. In the 16th over, Australia crossed the 100-run mark after Phoebe L...