After a comprehensive defeat in the first ODI, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women’s cricket team are looking to re-group and level the series 1-1 in the IND W vs AUS W 2nd ODI. As expected Smriti Mandhana makes a comeback for the Indian team, taking the place of Shafali Verma. Additionally, on her ODI debut, Shreyanka Patil steps in, replacing Saika Ishaque.
Meanwhile, in the Australian lineup, Kim Garth has been named as the replacement for Megan Schutt, marking a change in the squad dynamics.
Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
For Australia, it was all too easy in the first match of the ODI series. However, after letting India slip in the first innings, skipper Alyssa Healy claimed they still have a few things to work on. With batting and bowling both firing, the visitors will come into the IND W vs AUS 2nd ODI confident and aim to seal the level after a disappointing start to the tour.
IND W vs AUS W 2nd ODI: Squads
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Harleen Deol.
Australia Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Jess Jonassen, Heather Graham, Kim Garth.
IND vs AUS Women ODI Records
IND (Highest score) vs AUS: 281/4 (42); Derby, 2017
AUS (Highest score) vs IND: 332/7 (50); Vadodra, 2018
IND (Lowest score) vs AUS: 74 (42); Auckland, 1982
AUS (Lowest score) vs IND: 77 (36.4); Chennai, 2004
IND (Highest individual score) vs AUS: Harmanpreet Kaur 171*(115); Derby, 2017
IND (Best bowling figures) vs AUS: Nooshin Al Khadeer 4/41(10); Adelaide, 2006
AUS (Highest individual score) vs IND: Alyssa Healy 133(115); Vadodra, 2018
AUS (Best bowling figures) vs IND: Ellyse Perry 5/19(8.1); Mumbai, 2012
