Buoyed by their historic T20I series win, the defending ODI World Cup champions india women ready to take australia women In the first ODI of the three-match series at the Gabba, Brisbane on Tuesday, February 24. This match holds immense significance as it marks the beginning of the farewell tour of Australian captain Alyssa Healy.
India’s stunning 2-1 T20I series win marked Australia’s first bilateral series defeat since 2017, reflecting their growing confidence after their ODI World Cup semi-final victory over the hosts in Mumbai last year. Entering the 50-over format, the psychological edge clearly belongs to Harmanpreet Kaur’s team.
For Australia, this series represents a chance to restore order ahead of the T20 World Cup in June, while also giving Healy a fitting farewell. The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman, who missed the T20I stage, returned to lead the side in his final ODI before retiring after the one-off Test in Perth.
AUS-W vs IND-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 24 February; 09:20 AM IST/ 03:50 AM GMT/ 1:50 PM local
- venue: Gabba, Brisbane
AUS-W vs IND-W head-to-head record in ODIs
Matches played: 61 | Australia Women won: 49 | India women won: 12
gaba pitch report
In ODIs, the Gabba has built a reputation as a venue where batsmen can really enjoy their time at the crease, especially in day-night matches. Under lights, the pitch settles down well, allowing the ball to come onto the bat with good pace and bounce. Stroke-makers often find value for their shots, and once set, they can score freely. However, there is a strategic twist to it.
History shows that teams that choose to bowl first and successfully keep the opposition below the 230-run mark usually have a strong lead. The reason is simple: chasing can be more comfortable at the Gabba under lights, with the conditions aiding cleaner ball-striking and better timing.
squads
Australia: Alyssa Healy (captain), Sophie Molineux (vice-captain), Darcy Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Lichfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Woll, Georgia Wareham.
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaur, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Kashvi Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chhetri, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal.
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AUS-W vs IND-W: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Australia women won the toss and bowled first
- India’s powerplay score: 60-70 (10 overs)
- India Women’s total score: 250-260
Case 2:
- India women won the toss and bowled first
- Australia Women Powerplay Score: 65-75
- Australia Women’s total score: 260-270
Match Result: Australia will win the women’s competition.
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