India Women and Australia Women renew their rivalry in the second ODI of the series, set to be played on September 17. After a competitive first outing, and Australia thumping down India, the focus now shifts to how both sides adapt and respond under pressure. With star performers on either side and all to play for, this contest promises another exciting chapter in one of women’s cricket’s most anticipated bilateral battles.
Australia will look to build on their solid foundation with bat and ball, relying on the experience of players like Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardner to deliver in challenging situations. Their bowlers showed discipline in the opening game, and maintaining consistency will be key as they aim to assert dominance and secure the series lead.
India, on the other hand, will be banking on Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh to provide the spark with the bat, while Renuka Singh’s new-ball spells could prove decisive against Australia’s strong top order. With home support and the chance to hit back strongly, India will look to seize momentum and level the series in front of a vocal crowd.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Nicole Faltum, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux
Players to watch out:
Pratika Rawal
Pratika Rawal is a right-handed batter who made a strong start to her ODI career for India, debuting in December 2024. In 15 WODIs, she has scored 767 runs at an average of approximately 54.78 with a strike rate of 85.22. She has hit 1 century and 6 half-centuries, with her highest ODI score being 154 against Ireland in January 2025. She was impressive in her latest outing against Australia scoring 64 runs, opening the innings for India.
Harleen Deol
Harleen Deol, a right-handed batting all-rounder and leg-spin bowler, has played 28 WODIs, scoring 860 runs at an average of about 34.4 with a strike rate close to 78.03. She has recorded 1 ODI century, with the highest of 115, and 4 half-centuries. Known for strong footwork and versatility, she has secured her no. 3 batting spot and is valued for her aggressive batting and handy leg-spin bowling. She scored 54 in the first outing of the series against Australia.
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield is a left-handed top-order batter for Australia with impressive performances in ODIs. She has played 29 WODIs, scoring 983 runs at an average of 39.32 and a healthy strike rate of 82.95. She has scored 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries, with the highest score of 119. She is known for her ability to play spin well and top-scored with an 88 against India in the series opener.
Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney, Australia’s left-handed opening batter, has played 83 WODIs, scoring 2,630 runs at an impressive average of 48.70 with a strike rate of 86.34. Mooney has scored 3 ODI centuries and 19 half-centuries, with the highest ODI score of 133 against Pakistan. In 2025, she continued her rich form, including a century in the only Test match during the Women’s Ashes and consistent high scores in ODIs. Mooney is known for her aggressive stroke play combined with stability.
Pitch:
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is balanced, offering good pace and bounce for batters to play aggressive shots. Early assistance is available for fast bowlers due to some grass cover, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to aid spinners with more turn.
Weather:
New Chandigarh will experience hazy sunshine with very humid conditions. Temperatures will likely remain warm, and the humidity will be high, contributing to a muggy atmosphere. This forecast suggests a typical late monsoon period with sunshine but considerable moisture in the air.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy
Match Details:
Date – September 17, 2025
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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