3rd One Day: Australia A Women vs India A Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

After a 3-0 drubbing in the T20 series, India A Women have turned the tide in remarkable fashion in the ODIs. In Brisbane, they showcased grit and composure to script one of their finest chases, edging out Australia A Women by two wickets in the second One Day to clinch the series 2-0. The third and final match will now be played on August 17th from 05:00 AM (IST) at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane.

In the second ODI, Australia A posted 265/9, powered by Alyssa Healy’s commanding 91 and Kim Garth’s unbeaten 41. Minnu Mani (3/46) and Saima Thakor (2/30) struck crucial blows to keep India in the hunt. The chase wavered at 157/6, despite Yastika Bhatia’s fluent 66 and Radha Yadav’s fighting 60. But a calm, calculated stand between Tanuja Kanwer (50) and Prema Rawat (32*) saw India A home in the final over, overcoming spirited spells from Ella Hayward, Georgia Prestwidge, and Amy Edgar.

Squads:

Australia A Women’s Cricket Team

Tahlia McGrath (C), Charli Knott (VC), Lauren Cheatle, Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Ella Hayward, Alyssa Healy, Anika Learoyd, Rachel Trenaman, Tahlia Wilson

India A Women’s Cricket Team

Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Prema Rawat, Yastika Bhatia

Players to watch out:

Alyssa Healy

After a modest 14 in the first ODI, Healy roared back with a sparkling 91 in the second. With 115 ODIs under her belt, the seasoned wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 3,198 runs at 34.76, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties, with the highest of 170. Her strike rate of 97.65 makes her one of the most destructive batters in the women’s game.

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Ella Hayward

Yet to make her senior international debut, Hayward continues to impress at the A level. She has bagged 2/46 and 2/57 across the first two ODIs while also contributing a handy 28 with the bat. Against England A recently, she notched scores of 4, 35, and 76 alongside consistent bowling returns (2/36, 1/23, 1/24), underlining her promise as an all-rounder.

Minnu Mani

The vice-captain has been India’s standout performer with the ball, returning 2/38 in the opener and 3/46 in the second ODI. In her brief international career, she has played 3 ODIs, scoring 54 runs with the high score of 46 and claiming 3 wickets. A genuine all-round option, Mani is emerging as a vital cog for India A.

Radha Yadav

The skipper has led from the front. She struck 3/45 in the first ODI and then followed it up with 1/56 and a crucial 60 (78) in the second, rescuing India from a collapse. In her 8 ODIs so far, Radha has scored 59 runs and taken 8 wickets, proving her worth as an impactful all-rounder.

Pitch:

The Ian Healy Oval surface promises a fair contest between bat and ball. While stroke-makers can score freely once set, spinners often find grip and purchase if they bowl with discipline. The average first-innings score here is 219, underlining the balanced nature of the track.

Weather:

Brisbane should offer pleasant playing conditions — clear skies, sunshine, and temperatures around 21°C. With 0% chance of rain and 54% humidity, conditions are set for an excellent day of cricket.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy, Rachel Trenaman, Ella Hayward, Tahlia McGrath, Tess Flintoff, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Tanuja Kanwer, Minnu Mani

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