Australia moves into the second One-Day International (ODI) of the 3-match series against India with a 1-0 lead, winning the series opener convincingly by 5 wickets in a chase of 101. At the same time, it will be a must-win game for India to keep themselves alive in the series. The second ODI will be played on 8th December 2024 at 5.15 am (IST) at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India elected to bat first on a sunny afternoon in Brisbane but didn’t ram on the advantage of batting first on a batting-friendly surface. After striking consecutive boundaries against Megan Schutt, Smriti Mandhana was trapped off a short delivery as her edge carried to Beth Mooney’s gloves and India lost their first wicket with 9 on the board.
Harleen Deol who made her return to the side after a long injury layoff came out to bat at three and faced a challenging spell against the Australian bowlers who eventually had her dismissed for 19. India’s middle-order batters; Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues failed to convert their starts, dismissed for 17 and 23 respectively. Megan Schutt ran through the Indian lineup, registering a fifer, as India was folded for 100, their second-lowest total against Australia in Australia.
Chasing a total of 101, opening the innings, Phoebe Litchfield provided the host with an aggressive start scoring 35 off 29 balls before being dismissed by Renuka Singh Thakur. Renuka triggered a mini collapse, with the hosts slipping to 4/77 after a 48-run opening wicket partnership between Litchfield and debutant Georgia Voll. The latter anchored Australia’s innings with an unbeaten 46 off 42 balls as Australia won the match by 5 wickets and Megan Schutt was awarded the Player of the Match for her 5/19, her best bowling figures in ODIs.
Where to watch Australia vs India ODI Series?
Fans can catch the live action of the second ODI between Australia and India scheduled at 5:15 AM (IST) on Star Sports. For those who prefer to watch digitally, the match will be streamed on Disney+Hotstar.
Australia v India ODI Series Squads:
Australia women’s cricket team:
Tahlia McGrath (C), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll
India women’s cricket team:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Priya Punia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Uma Chetry (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor
Australia v India ODI Series Schedule:
First ODI – December 5: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 9.50 am (IST) – Australia won by 5 wickets
Second ODI – December 8: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 5.15 am (IST)
Third ODI – December 11: WACA Ground, Perth, 9.50 am (IST)
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
For Fans in India:
The game will be telecasted at the Star Sports Network & live streamed on Disney+Hotstar
For Fans in Australia:
The game will be broadcast by Fox Cricket.
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