Wonderful performance by Litchfield on debut. Australia have unearthed another talent although she has been in the pipeline for awhile despite still being a teenager. Meg Lanning returning to form was an added bonus. The bowlers did a good job without being at their best. The spinners were especially impressive. Pakistan have some work to do but will be better for the run after being sent in on a tricky surface under heavy cloud. Thanks for your company today. On behalf of the team, it's goodbye from AB Field. Join us again on Wednesday for the second ODI.
Meg Lanning: "It was good fun out there. I was a bit nervous heading into the game today not knowing what to expect, but once I got out on the ground it all came back to me pretty quick. It's great to be back. [Phoebe] seemed to have it all under control right from the beginning. It was tricky out there early particularly with the new ball. It felt like that was going to be the hardest tie to bat. I thought she was really watchful early but at the same time she had that intent to score. I really enjoy batting with some like that. She showed she was very calm. She comes in, she knows her game, to be able to perform like that on your debut is very impressive."
Player of the Match Phoebe Litchfield on Fox: "I was pretty nervous. It was nice to get bat on ball for that first run. Meg was great. it was the first time I've ever batted with her or played with her. She just knew what to say at the right times. Whenever we felt under pressure she just banged a four or came down the other end and helped me. She was great to bat with and showed her class. Straight back at it. It doesn't look like she's missed any cricket. I might go grab a chocolate ice cream with mum to celebrate."
Hypocaust: "Phoebe Litchfield's 78* is the third highest score by a teenager on women's ODI debut, beaten only by Mithail Raj's 114* for India v Ireland in 1999, and Anju Jain's 84* for India v West Indies in 1993."
5.20pm Australia win by 8 wickets under DLS with 73 balls to spare.
Outstanding performance by Phoebe Litchfield to finish 78 not out on debut at just 19 to see her team home. Meg Lanning made a classy 67 on return from her break. Australia were far too good. Diana Baig bowled well but Pakistan were pretty loose otherwise. They also dropped two catches in the field and there were a number of misfields as well. Omaima Sohail picked up Lanning for the second time in ODIs but she also had a tough day in the field.
Mediocre: "Out of curiosity, who has the record for highest score on WODI debut? And if it isn't an Australian, who was the highest Aussie?" Derryth Thomas has the highest women's ODI score on debut for England. Nicole Bolton is the only Australian with a century on debut making 124 against England in 2014.
PeterWarrington: "Andrew Smith, ask Khawaja. Villani was on fire in 20-21 when she was only 31. She was only 31. Her T20I record is actually pretty good (28 average, 118 SR) - superior to Rachael Haynes etc. Not pushing for Villani now and usually support selecting youth, but just be transparent about it. Same as Redmayne, a million runs, couldn't get a single game. Erin Burns. Others picked for way less. It's the vibe..."
