Riding high on their historic T20I series triumph, the reigning ODI World Cup champions India Women are set to take on Australia Women in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, February 24. The match carries enormous significance as it marks the beginning of Australian captain Alyssa Healy’s farewell tour.
India’s stunning 2-1 T20I series victory marked Australia’s first bilateral series defeat since 2017, adding to their growing belief following last year’s ODI World Cup semi-final triumph over the hosts in Mumbai . The psychological edge clearly belongs to Harmanpreet Kaur’s side as they enter the 50-over format.
For Australia, this series represents a chance to restore order before the T20 World Cup in June, while also giving Healy a fitting farewell. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who missed the T20I leg, returns to lead the side in her final ODI appearances before retiring after the one-off Test in Perth.
AUS-W vs IND-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 24; 09:20 am IST/ 03:50 am GMT/ 1:50 pm Local
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 61 | Australia Women won: 49 | India Women won: 12
The Gabba Pitch Report
In ODIs, the Gabba has built a reputation as a venue where batters can truly enjoy their time at the crease, particularly in day-night matches. Under lights, the pitch tends to settle nicely, allowing the ball to come onto the bat with good pace and bounce. Stroke-makers often find value for their shots, and once set, they can score freely. However, there’s a tactical twist.
History suggests that teams choosing to bowl first and successfully keeping the opposition below the 230-run mark usually gain a strong upper hand. The reason is simple: chasing at the Gabba under lights can become more comfortable, with the conditions aiding cleaner ball-striking and better timing.
Squads
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal
AUS-W vs IND-W: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
- India powerplay score: 60-70 (10 overs)
- India Women’s total score: 250-260
Case 2:
- India Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Australia Women’s powerplay score: 65-75
- Australia Women’s total score: 260-270
Match result: Australia Women’s to win the contest.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
