India, Feb. 24 -- Just three days after scripting a memorable T20I series win over Australia on their turf, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team was at the receiving end of a clinical Australia performance in the opening ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Opting to bat under overcast skies, India struggled to build momentum and were bundled out for 214 in 48.3 overs - a total that proved far from inadequate on a pitch that eased out as the match progressed. Australia chased down the target comfortably, reaching 217/4 in 38.2 overs, sealing victory with 70 balls to spare.

It was India's first ODI game since being crowned World Cup winners for the first time in November, and the team who lost to the champions in...