Fresh off a pulsating 2-1 T20I series triumph against Australia, the Indian women’s team gears up for a three-match ODI showdown starting February 24. With momentum on their side, Harmanpreet Kaur’s charges eye another series win to cap off a memorable tour.
Recapping the T20Is: India adapted brilliantly to rain-affected conditions in the first match, winning by 21 runs under DLS. Australia responded fiercely, taking the second by 19 runs. In a nail-biter finale, India defended stoutly to win by 17 runs, sealing the deal.
The ODI series kicks off Tuesday at Brisbane’s Gabba (9:20 AM IST), shifts to Hobart’s Bellerive Oval for the next two on February 27 and March 1. All games promise fierce competition under the Australian sun.
Australia has long ruled ODIs against India, boasting 49 victories in 61 matches since 1978. Yet, India’s evolving squad, blending youth and experience, poses a real threat. Key players like Mandhana and Verma will be crucial in chasing history.
Full schedule:
– Feb 24: Brisbane (Gabba), 9:20 AM IST
– Feb 27: Hobart (Bellerive Oval), 9:20 AM IST
– Mar 1: Hobart (Bellerive Oval), 9:20 AM IST
India 15: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Prtitika Rao, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Vaishnavi Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Kashvee Gautam.
Australia 14: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown.
After ODIs, the tour culminates with a Test in Perth from March 6. Fans are buzzing—will India conquer the ODI giants?