Australia's all-conquering women's side has been given a wake-up call ahead of their ODI World Cup defence, as India handed them the biggest 50-over loss by runs in the team's history.

Captain Alyssa Healy herself admitted the champions had been "outplayed" in New Chandigarh as they suffered a 102-run loss, a thumping so heavy that it surpassed the Australians' previous record 92-run defeat to England in Birmingham 52 years ago.

It was a warning for the team with the World Cup starting in less than a fortnight in India and Sri Lanka, while also setting up a fascinating ODI series decider on Saturday in Delhi with the series locked at 1-1.

Imperious opener Smriti Mandhana was India's hero in the first women's ODI win in India over Australia in 18 years and 206 days.

Mandhana hammered 11

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