When you’re up against top-class teams like South Africa and Australia, even a momentary lapse can prove costly. For the second successive match here at the YSR Stadium, the Indian women faltered when it mattered most and lost a game they ought to have won. Both times, the bowling attack was found wanting. If you cannot defend 330 on your home soil, it becomes difficult to be rated as a strong contender to win the World Cup. 

After failing to defend a target in the previous match against South Africa two days ago, India desperately needed a win against Australia to boost their morale, especially with England and New Zealand as their next two opponents. The hosts will now have to win at least two of the remaining three matches — with the last game against Bangladesh — to have a chance of making it to the semi-finals.