India women go down to Australia

India began with a defeat, going down to Australia by eight wickets in Group A in the women's World Twenty20 on Thursday.

India began with a defeat, going down to Australia by eight wickets in Group A in the women's World Twenty20 on Thursday.

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India, batting first, made 104 for eight wickets and Australia reached 105 for two in 17.2 overs. In the other Group A clash, England defeated Pakistan by 43 runs.

Opener Poonam Raut (21) was the top-scorer but the modest effort was too litle against the Aussies.