Ellyse Perry is dismissed for a golden duck on a terrible night for the world champions.Credit:AAP
The long walk off - Ellyse Perry was unable to get the job done with the bat.Credit:AAP
Ellyse Perry and the Australians will be hoping for a better result come Monday against Sri Lanka.
Thanks for joining me tonight. You can find the full report on India's shock victory, and what Australia needs to do to regroup in time for Monday's clash against Sri Lanka, soon at this masthead.
India has held their nerve to claim a stunning 17-run win at the Sydney Showgrounds, the home side and defending champions shredded for 115 in their opening group A match. Yadav was superb and befuddled the Australians with her variety, particularly her wrong un. Australia must now regroup ahead of Monday's clash against Sri Lanka at the WACA.
Strano survives, and the Australians take a single. Gardner on strike to the pace of Pandey. Oh dear - Gardner (34 off 36) is now caught and bowled off a full toss.
Taniya Bhatia of India stumps Annabel Sutherland.Credit:AAP
Well, it's come down to this - Australia need 21 off 6 balls to win this opening World Cup match. Doesn't look promising. Strano on strike for the first time in a World Cup. Was there an edge?
Indian spinners have taken the pace off the ball and the Australians have struggled. Now Kimmince is gone, run out seeking to get Gardner back on strike. Aussies need 25 off 8 balls.
Leg-spinner Yadav has taken 4-19 off four overs to turn this match. Third best figures by an Indian in a T20 World Cup match. Aussies need 27 off 12 balls to win.
Does Yadav have her fourth wicket? Gardner has been bowled off her back pad but it looked as if the ball had bounced twice. Umpires review - and it's a no ball. Now Gardner gets a free hit.
The defending champions need 31 off 18 deliveries to win. Gardner is stil at the crease and boasts a power game that can intimidate any attack. Yadav back for her final over.
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has opted for pace with Pandey recalled into the attack at a time when spin has been doing all the damage. And it pays off. Sutherland chases a wide one and Taniya Bhatia, standing up the stumps, whips off the bails. Australia are 7-101 off 16.3 overs - needing 32 off 21 balls to win.