AU-W vs IN-W 2nd ODI Preview: High-Stakes Battle Awaits in Brisbane
The spotlight shifts to Brisbane’s Allan Border Field. The Australian Women’s cricket team takes on India in the second ODI of a three-match series on December 8. The match starts at 5:15 AM IST (9:45 AM local). Australia can clinch the series after their dominant win in the first ODI.
Australia will enter the match confident after a five-wicket win in the first game. India will be eager to bounce back and level the series.
Australia Look to Seal Series After Commanding First ODI Victory
In the first ODI, Australia dismantled India. They easily chased a target of 101 runs after a stellar bowling performance. Megan Schutt took 4 wickets for just 18 runs. She was named Player of the Match. She is a key player for Australia in the second ODI.
Australia’s batting lineup, with stars like Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, will test India’s bowlers again. Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney, both veterans, add to the threat. With the brilliance of Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland, the hosts are well-equipped to stay dominant.
India Hope to Bounce Back After Disappointing Start
India’s batting lineup crumbled in the first ODI. They scored just 100 runs, with none of the key batters making an impact. However, bowlers Renuka Singh Thakur and Priya Mishra showed promise. They took 3 and 2 wickets, respectively, challenging the Australian batters.
In the second ODI, India will rely on its veterans. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur must win the game. Young bowlers, like Saima Thakor and Titas Sadhu, want to prove themselves on a tough Brisbane pitch.
AU-W vs IN-W 2nd ODI Pitch Report
Fast bowlers benefit from the grassy surface and bounce of the Allan Border Field pitch. Teams bowling first will have the best chance. In the early overs, seam movement may trouble batters.
Batters must patiently build their innings before trying big shots. Teams winning the toss may opt to field first to exploit the bowler-friendly conditions.
Key Players and Stats to Watch
India Women:
- Renuka Singh Thakur: 14 ODIs, 24 wickets, Economy Rate 4.91
- Smriti Mandhana: 89 ODIs, 3698 runs, Average 44.55, Strike Rate 84.91
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 34 ODIs, 807 runs, Average 26.90, Strike Rate 75.85
Australia Women:
- Megan Schutt: 93 ODIs, 128 wickets, Economy Rate 4.15
- Ellyse Perry: 148 ODIs, 3959 runs, Average 50.11, Strike Rate 77.61
- Ashleigh Gardner: 70 ODIs, 981 runs, 90 wickets, Economy Rate 4.12
Probable Playing XIs
Australia Women:
Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur
