The India A women’s team, under the leadership of the ever-reliable Radha Yadav, made a strong comeback in Brisbane to open their One Day series with a thrilling 3-wicket win over Australia A after suffering a 3-0 whitewash in the T20 leg. Now, with momentum on their side, the visitors look forward to extending their lead, while Tahlia McGrath’s Australian unit will be determined to bounce back.
As the action shifts again to the Ian Healy Oval for the second ODI, fantasy cricket enthusiasts have a golden opportunity to craft a winning combination based on both current form and proven ability. Here’s our detailed Fantasy 11 breakdown for the clash.
Fantasy 11 Picks for India A Vs Australia A. 2nd One Day.
Wicket-keepers:
Alyssa Healy (Australia A):
A household name in world cricket, Healy’s return to full-time wicket-keeping after briefly playing as a specialist batter in the recent T20s, is a tactical boost for Australia A In the first One Day, she scored a modest 14 off 19 balls, but her superior glove work, quick stumpings, and experience in pressure moments make her invaluable. Even if she doesn’t explode with the bat, her dual points potential as keeper and batter justifies her selection.
Yastika Bhatia (India A):
Yastika was the batting anchor in India A’s successful chase in the series opener. Scoring a composed 59 off 70 balls, she demonstrated technical control against pace and spin alike. She did not feature in India’s recent away fixtures against England. She made full use of the opportunity here. Expect her consistency to fetch reliable fantasy points.
Batters:
Shafali Verma (India A):
Shafali’s aggressive intent at the top remains a massive asset. In the first One Day, she blazed 36 off 31 balls, ensuring India A got a solid start. Her ability to clear the infield early, plus her occasional off-spin, makes her a dangerous dual-threat. A strike rate above 110 in that knock underlines her value in fantasy formats.
Rachel Trenaman (Australia A):
Coming off a crucial 51 off 62 balls in the series opener, Trenaman stands out for her ability to rotate strike and put away loose deliveries. At Ian Healy Oval, where batters who settle can score big, her calm temperament is a perfect fit for fantasy consistency.
Anika Learoyd (Australia A):
Learoyd was the standout performer for Australia A in Game 1, producing a sublime 92 off 90 balls*. Though her innings ended in heartbreak with a defeat, her class against both spin and pace was evident. With the form she’s in, she’s a high-value pick capable of massive point hauls.
All-rounders:
Radha Yadav (India A):
Radha is an easy captaincy choice here. She controlled the middle overs with a stellar spell of 10-1-45-3 in Game 1 and added a handy 19 off 28 balls with the bat. She thrives under captaincy responsibility, offering consistent breakthroughs and utility runs down the order. In fantasy terms, she’s a multi-dimensional points machine.
Her ability to score in two disciplines, coupled with a guaranteed 10-over spell, makes her the safest and most rewarding captaincy option. She’s in form, leading from the front, and has a knack for delivering breakthroughs in crunch moments.
Minnu Mani (India A):
Minnu was economical and penetrative in the opener, taking 2/38 in 10 overs. While her batting contribution of 1 run was negligible, her control with the ball in the middle phase makes her selection non-negotiable. On a surface that aids grip for spinners, she’s a steady accumulator of fantasy points.
Bowlers:
Kim Garth (Australia A):
With 1/40 in 8 overs in Game 1, Garth showed her ability to keep batters in check. Known for her new-ball discipline, she can also chip in with lower-order runs. A proven match-winner in pressure situations, she offers high fantasy upside if early wickets fall.
Tess Flintoff (Australia A):
Despite a golden duck in the opener, Flintoff bowled tight lines to return 1/20 in 5 overs. She’s an emerging pace all-rounder making waves in domestic circuits, and her ability to break partnerships in the middle overs keeps her in our XI.
Lucy Hamilton (Australia A):
At just 20, Hamilton’s raw pace and bounce already trouble established batters. Her 2/36 in 7 overs in Game 1, combined with a gritty 7 runs, highlights her fight. As a left-arm pacer, she adds variety, and assigning her the vice-captain role ensures maximising returns if she repeats her wicket-taking spree.
Left-arm pace brings unpredictability, and Hamilton is already proving her wicket-taking appetite. If conditions favour seamers early, she could bag multiple scalps, delivering heavy rewards.
Titas Sadhu (India A):
The U-19 World Cup winner continues to grow at the senior A level. In Game 1, her 2/37 in 7.5 overs included key dismissals to derail Australia A’s chase. With her accuracy and ability to swing the new ball, she’s a true impact bowler in fantasy calculations.
The Ian Healy Oval surface in Game 1 rewarded bowlers who hit disciplined lines, while batters who applied themselves prospered later. Our Fantasy 11 is strategically balanced between attacking openers, consistent middle-order anchors, and multi-skill all-rounders, backed by wicket-taking pacers and economical spinners.
India A will look to replicate their composure from the first ODI, but Australia A, hurt by the loss despite big individual knocks, will come hard. Fantasy managers should watch out for early swing and middle-overs spin pressure as key game-defining factors.
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