Australiathe old guard is one win away from closing the ODI leg of this multi-format tour fueled by sentimental energy. Alyssa Healyscrew series. But the “New India” standing in their way is ruling World Champions already shocked the hosts by winning the T20I trophy 2-1 last week. for Harmanpreet Kaurs side, this is not just a game; this is a mission to prove that their World Cup victory was not a fluke, but a genuine changing of the guard.
A swing along with the Hobart clouds will help Megan Shutt and Renuka Singh Thakurwe are currently ready for a tactical masterclass in a series balanced on a knife edge.
The series opener in Brisbane was a testament to Australia’s clinical effectiveness. Despite the passage of half a century Smriti Mandhana (58) and Harmanpreet (53), India’s innings stalled at 214. Australia chased it down with 70 balls to spare. Beth Mooney (76) and tough Alyssa Healy (50) in the farewell ODI series.
The loss for India was compounded by skipper Harmanpreet’s knee injury during the knock. But the last word is through the camp Deepti Sharma so captain”fit and beautiful” and expected to lead the side tomorrow.
AUS-W vs IND-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 27; 09:20 IST/ 03:50 GMT/ 14:50 Local
- Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
AUS-W vs IND-W Head to Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 62 | Australia Women won: 50 | India Women won: 12
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
The Bellerive Oval surface is traditionally a balanced deck that offers an exciting game of two halves. In the first 10-15 shots, the open nature of the course and its proximity to the River Derwent allow sailors to find significant swings and pullbacks. However, once the varnish is gone, the pitch becomes a veritable bounce-friendly paradise, rewarding batsmen who play horizontal shots. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses, but will have to vary their speed to avoid being milked in relatively compact boundaries.
With an average first innings score of 236 and 64% of matches won by the team batting first, the innings will be high stakes for both captains.
Groups
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ahleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka ThakurSree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal
AUS-W vs IND-W: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia Women win first in shootout
- Australia Women power play score: 65-75
- Australian Women’s overall score: 270-280
Case 2:
- India Women win the toss first
- India powerplay score: 50-60
- Indian Women’s total score: 240-250
Match Result: Australia Women will win the competition.
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