The Indian women’s team is set for a crucial T20I match in Canberra against Australia, leading the series 1-0 after a strong win in the first game at the SCG. This game offers them a chance to secure a historic series victory in Australia.
In the first T20I, India’s bowlers, particularly Arundhati Reddy, shone brightly, taking 4 wickets for 22 runs and dismantling the Australian batting lineup. India’s game plan was effective; they aimed to take early wickets. Renuka Singh Thakur made the initial breakthrough, and the spinners effectively contained the middle overs. While chasing a target adjusted for rain, Shafali Verma played an aggressive innings, helping India stay ahead of the DLS score.
This is a challenging moment for Australia, now facing pressure at home. Under the new leadership of Sophie Molineux, they will be eager to address their middle-order failures. They managed only 133 runs in the first match, which is well below their expectations. With stars like Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney in the team, Australia is expected to fight back strongly.
Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 19; 01:45 pm IST / 08:15 am GMT / 07:15 pm Local
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Manuka Oval Pitch Report
The Manuka Oval is known for being a great batting surface in Australia, but it offers opportunities for bowlers as well. Batters can expect good bounce, making it favorable for players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Phoebe Litchfield. The square boundaries are lengthy, which benefits disciplined bowlers. Although pacers may find some movement with the new ball, the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses. Deepti Sharma and Georgia Wareham are likely to be significant contributors in this match.
Squads
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Gunalan Kamalini
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Grace Harris, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham
Australia Women vs India Women: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Australia Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia Women’s total score: 170-190
Case 2:
- Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
- India Women’s powerplay score: 55-65
- India Women’s total score: 180-200
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
