Brisbane, Feb. 24 -- Australia women's cricketer Beth Mooney lauded veteran Alyssa Healy and said she "makes life easy" at the crease after the duo helped Australia register a six-wicket win over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women in the first match of the three-match series, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

While Mooney top-scored for the Aussies with a 76-run innings off 79 balls, Healy contributed with a 50 off 70 balls as Australia chased down 214 in 38.2 overs to defeat India in the ODI series opener. Both Healy and Mooney joined hands and stitched a 64-run partnership.

After the win, Mooney, who won the Player of the Match award for her contribution, praised Alyssa Healy, who is playing her farewell ODI series, for settling in well and c...