Australia vs India: Australia will lock horns with India in the second ODI of a three-match series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Sunday, December 07. The hosts are currently 1-0 up in the series, with two more games to be played.
Australia delivered an almost flawless performance despite the absence of regular skipper Alyssa Healy. Veteran pacer Megan Schutt recorded career-best figures of 5/19, while young opener Georgia Voll impressed on debut. However, the hosts too would be a little concerned with their batting display as well but their bowling led by Megan Schutt more than compensated for it.
With the ICC Championship points at stake, Australia wouldn’t want to miss any points given India have automatically qualified for next year’s ODI World Cup, being the hosts. The Aussies will be confident and will aim to clinch the win to gain an unassailable lead in the three-match assignment.
On the other hand, India struggled in the 1st ODI, being bowled out for just 100 runs and suffering a demoralizing five-wicket defeat. Apart from Jemimah Rodrigues, who continued to be India’s best ODI batter, no one offered much resistance and hence, the top order will be in the spotlight yet again, especially if Australia fields first. This was India’s heaviest loss in terms of balls remaining since ODIs were reduced to 50 overs per side.
If they are looking to make history, having never won a series in Australia, they will need to overcome the tough challenge posed by a strong Australian team. The visitors will be looking to bounce back in the series for an equalizer.
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Match Details
Date and Time: 07 December 2024, Sunday, 05:15 AM IST
Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane, Australia
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Pitch Report
The surface at the Allan Border Field assists the pacers. The new ball has seam movement which will make the initial phase crucial for the batters. However, once the batters are settled, runs tend to flow, but it’s usually not an easy track to bat on.
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be humid and partly cloudy. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 35-degree Celsius with 57% humidity.
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Probable Playing XIs
Australia: 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: 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
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 54 |
| Australia won | 44 |
| India won | 10 |
Prediction: India to win the match.
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Key Players
Australia
- Georgia Voll – She could be the best batter in the second ODI. The 21-year-old in the first ODI played an unbeaten knock of 46 which guided her side to a win. Voll will look to play similarly and guide her team to yet another win.
- Megan Schutt – The right-arm pacer in the last game registered a five-wicket haul, leaving the Indian batting line-up in tatters. The Aussie claimed (5/19 ) her career-best figures in the 50-over format and will be hoping to carry on the same momentum.
India
- Jemimah Rodrigues – She was the top scorer for India in the first ODI with 23 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues has a very good record in ODIs and hence she will look to score big in the second ODI.
- Renuka Thakur Singh – Renuka Thakur Singh is the biggest threat to the hosts. She is known for her swing and can take wickets at the start. Renuka picked three wickets in the last game and will look to continue her form.
Australia vs India, 2nd ODI – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Georgia Voll, Jemimah Rodrigues, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers: Megan Schutt (c), Renuka Singh Thakur
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