As focus shifts to 50-over format, rivalry begins between Australia And India Fever reaches its peak. India are entering this ODI phase with a significant psychological advantage and a 4-2 lead in the multi-format series points table, having recently achieved a historic 2-1 T20I series win on Australian soil.
This match is the beginning of an emotional farewell for the host team. Alyssa Healy His return to the team to lead Australia in his final ODI series before retirement added a layer of high-stakes feeling to an already intense battle.
AUS vs IND, Women’s ODI Series: Team News
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Emotional transformation dominates the story involving the Australian camp. great wicketkeeper-batsman Alyssa Healy Returning to the playing eleven and captaining for his “swansong” series debut. After making the shock announcement in January that she would retire from all forms of international cricket after this multi-format series, Healy opted to sit out the preceding T20Is to allow the team to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup under new leadership. Now, she has returned to the 50-over format where she has been most destructive, aiming to overturn India’s 4-2 series lead.
Tactically, Australia welcomes back star leg spinner alana king. Having been overlooked for the T20I stage, King’s inclusion is a clear intention to control the middle overs. His ability to take bounce and turn even on a normal surface like the Allan Border Field will be crucial in curbing India’s aggressive stroke-makers. with Sophie Molineux With him serving as vice-captain and leading the team during T20Is, the Australian leadership group remains strong. There will be a lot of confidence in the host team elise perry And beth mooney To provide the batting stability that was missing at times during their 2-1 T20I series defeat.
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India are entering the ODI phase with tremendous psychological momentum. As the reigning ODI World Cup champions, with their maiden title in the offing in late 2025, they have proven that they can demolish Australia on the biggest stage. Their recent T20I series win on Australian soil was ensured by an impressive performance Smriti MandhanaHis match-winning innings of 82 runs in the deciding game only enhanced his “giant killer” reputation.
The most important stimulus for India is the withdrawal of Pratika Rawal. The 25-year-old opening batsman, who averages 50.45 in ODIs, has finally completed his rehabilitation after suffering a serious ankle injury during the 2025 World Cup group stage. Raval was the pillar of India’s World Cup campaign, scoring 308 runs including a crucial century against new zealand. Her return allows India to reunite one of the most dangerous top orders in the game with Mandhana Shafali Verma. with jemima rodrigues Even in peak form, India’s batting lineup looks deep and flexible, boasting an average close to 50 against Australia. captain Harmanpreet Kaur Her spin will look at the twins, Sneh Rana And Deepti SharmaTo mirror the discipline shown in the T20Is and achieve a historic bilateral series win on Australian soil.
AUS vs IND, Women’s ODI Series Schedule
| date | match | venue | time (local) | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
| 24 February | 1st ODI | Gabba, Brisbane | 1:50 pm | 3:50 am | 9:20 am |
| 27 February | 2nd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:50 pm | 3:50 am | 9:20 am |
| March 01 | 3rd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2:50 pm | 3:50 am | 9:20 am |
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports, Channel 7 and 7Plus
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: frenzy
- South Africa: supersport
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up Here), triller tv
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