Australia captain Alyssa Healy revealed that there was no rigid game plan against Indian bowlers in the ICC Women’s World Cup match on Sunday and stated that with the hosts relying heavily on a five-bowler attack and left-arm spinner Charani proving to be the most effective of the Indian bowlers on the day, her side opted to capitalise on the pace bowlers.

After Annabel Sutherland’s 5-40 helped the seven-time champions fight back after the hosts had found themselves 155 without loss thanks to Pratika Rawal (75) and Smriti Mandhana’s (80) fireworks, and restricted India to 330 in 49 overs.

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Chasing 331, Healy blasted a tournament high 142 from 107 deliveries, featuring 21 fours and three sixes, which acted as the catalyst to Australia reaching their target of 331 – the highe

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