rivalry between India And Australia Women’s cricket reached its peak today as the three-match ODI series began at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field.
Tuesday’s opening clash india women australia tour 2026 Lived up to hype, although not quite what visitors had expected. After electing to bat first, India struggled against a consistent Australian bowling unit, but the decisive moment of the innings was undoubtedly a display of individual brilliance in the field. georgia volume.
Georgia Woll pulls out a blinder to send Richa Ghosh packing
The highlight of the first innings came in the 34th over, a moment that effectively broke the back of the Indian middle-order. Richa GhoshKnown for her explosive power and ability to finish the innings, she was looking to rebuild along with her captain after India were reeling at 103/5. Ghosh looked headed for a big score after scoring 23 runs in 38 balls with the help of two fours.
However, introduction of Sophie Molineux Changed the nature of the game. On the first ball of the 34th over (33.1 overs), Molineux took significant bounce and turn from a good length, pushing the ball away from the off-stump. Ghosh attempted a cut shot but failed to control the bounce. The result was a thick piece that flew rapidly toward the backward point.
The vole, patrolling the inner ring, reacts with the reflexes of a cat. Launching herself horizontally to the left, she bounced inches off the turf, completely airborne. As Voll emerged from the grass with the ball firmly in his hand, the Brisbane crowd erupted. This brilliant outing restricted India to 140/6 and snatched away their primary attacker of the late innings.
Here is the video:
Richa Ghosh had to leave after Georgia Woll took a beauty dive! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/exiCjYezlP
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 24 February 2026
Disciplined Australian attack restricted India to a low score
While Woll provided the flash, the Australian bowlers provided the fire. India found itself under pressure from the very first over. megan shutt Set the Tone by Trapping Pratika Rawal LBW on zero on the second ball of the match. Whereas Smriti Mandhana He played a brilliant innings of 58 runs, but he lacked a consistent partner at the other end.
Australian spinners led Ashley Gardnerwere clinical. Gardner finished with impressive figures of 3/33 from 7 overs, which also included important wickets jemima rodrigues and set well Harmanpreet KaurWho fought a lone battle for his 53 (84 balls) runs. This further increased the decline of the middle order. alana kingThe hard magic of (1/43) and Tahlia McGrathUseful success.
India’s tail shows some resistance of late Kashvi Gautam Contributed 43 runs in taking the total beyond 200 runs. However, Australia’s discipline was visible on the scorecard, as India were eventually bowled out for 214 in 48.3 overs. With a modest target on the board and the momentum of Woll’s blinder behind them, the Aussies are chasing as clear favorites in this encounter.
Also read: Australia vs India, Women’s ODI Series: Schedule, Team News, Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
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