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The Allan Border Field in Brisbane is set to host the second ODI of the three-match series between Australia Women and India Women on December 8, 2024, starting at 5:30 AM IST. After a low-scoring first ODI where Australia defended a modest 101-run target with a five-wicket win, the hosts will aim to seal the series. India, on the other hand, needs to regroup quickly and deliver an improved batting performance to level the series.
Match Details
- Event: India Women’s Tour of Australia 2024 (ODI Series)
- Fixture: Australia Women vs. India Women, 2nd ODI
- Date: December 8, 2024
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
- Time: 5:30 AM IST
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Australia Women were clinical with the ball in the first ODI. Megan Schutt’s fiery spell (5/19) dismantled India’s batting lineup, ensuring the hosts chased a low target successfully despite some hiccups. However, Tahlia McGrath would be looking for a stronger batting performance from her side to avoid another close finish.
Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll provided a solid start in the last game and will be expected to repeat their heroics. With Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney anchoring the middle order and all-rounder Annabel Sutherland providing firepower, the Aussies have a balanced lineup.
In the bowling department, Megan Schutt leads a potent pace attack alongside Kim Garth, while spinners Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King offer variety and control in the middle overs. Gardner, in particular, is a match-winner who can shine in both departments.
Key Players: Megan Schutt, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
India Women Preview
India Women need a major turnaround, especially in the batting department. A collapse in the first ODI saw them fold for just 100 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur, the skipper, will need to lead from the front, and senior players like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues must deliver to keep India alive in the series.
The introduction of Priya Punia at the top didn’t yield results in the first game, and she will face a stern test against Australia’s pace attack. India’s middle order, featuring Kaur, Harleen Deol, and Richa Ghosh, is their strength, and partnerships will be key to their success.
With the ball, Renuka Thakur Singh and Priya Mishra showed promise, and the team will depend heavily on them for breakthroughs. However, the inexperienced bowling attack will need to step up against a formidable Australian lineup.
Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Renuka Thakur Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues
India Predicted Playing XI:
Priya Punia, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur Singh
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Allan Border Field offers assistance to bowlers, particularly the pacers. The surface provides seam movement and bounce, making stroke-making challenging early on. The average first-innings score at this venue is 205 runs, indicating that it isn’t a high-scoring ground. Spinners can also come into play as the game progresses.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first. Teams bowling first have won 12 out of 21 ODIs at this venue, and with overcast conditions expected, the toss-winning captain might choose to exploit the early moisture on the surface.
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 2°C to 4°C
- Rain Probability: Slight chance of showers in the afternoon
- Wind Speed: Moderate at 7-9 kph
While there is a possibility of rain affecting the match, the chances of a washout are minimal, and we can expect a full game.
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Jemimah Rodrigues |
| All-rounders | Ashleigh Gardner, Harmanpreet Kaur, Annabel Sutherland |
| Bowlers | Renuka Thakur Singh, Priya Mishra, Kim Garth |
| Wicketkeeper | Beth Mooney |
Winning Prediction
India has historically struggled against Australia, particularly in ODIs, and their recent record doesn’t inspire much confidence. While the bowlers have shown promise, the inexperienced batting lineup faces a significant challenge against Australia’s world-class attack.
Australia’s depth in both batting and bowling, coupled with the home advantage, makes them the favorites to seal the series.
Prediction: Australia Women to win.
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