At the other end, Tammy Beaumont notched her first half-century of the tournament to set an early foundation for England’s innings.
Compiling 78 off 105 deliveries, an innings that included 10 fours and one maximum, Beaumont led England’s charge with the bat as the top-scorer in the first innings at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
However, Annabel Sutherland would eventually bring an end to Beaumont’s stay in the middle as England lost their fourth wicket. With Beaumont looking to clear the ropes down long on, Georgia Voll displayed immaculate awareness to remove the England opener.
Australia then struck twice in quick succession to send Emma Lamb and Sophia Dunkley packing. With England six wickets down, Alice Capsey (38) and Charlie Dean (26) stitched a 61-run partnership for the seventh wicket.
The stand helped England to finish with 244 runs on the board from their quota of 50 overs.