Hobart’s Ninja Cricket Stadium witnessed Georgia Wareham’s heroic 101 as Australia women outclassed India by 5 wickets in the second ODI, grabbing a decisive 2-0 advantage in the series. Set 252 to win, Australia navigated early trouble to triumph in style.
The loss of Alyssa Healy for 6 at 21 rocked Australia, but Litchfield and Wareham’s 119-run alliance revived hopes. Litchfield’s aggressive 80 (62 balls, 11×4, 1×6) set the tone. Wareham’s elegant ton (101 off 82, 13×4, 1×6), paired with Mooney’s 31, propelled the chase.
Sutherland chipped in with 10, Gardner with 19, as McGrath finished unbeaten on 0. The target fell in 36.1 overs. India’s Kashvee Gautam and Deepti Sharma bagged 2/ each, Kranti Gaud 1/.
India’s batting innings was a tale of starts squandered. Mandhana (31 off 37) and Rawal’s 78-run opening stand promised much, but Rodrigues (11), Rawal (52), and Deepti (1) tumbled early to 103/4. Harmanpreet Kaur’s battling 54 (70 balls) lifted them to 251/9, with Ghosh (22), Gautam (25), Gaud (19), Amanjot (13), and Sharma (10* off 5) contributing.
Australia’s attack was sharp: Gardner, King, and Sutherland (2 wickets each), Schutt and Carey (1 each). With the series in their pocket, Australia eyes a clean sweep on March 1.