Australia’s Sophie Molineux made her return to the XI for the second women’s ODI against India at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. In a crucial match to seal the three-match series, Molineux replaced leg-spinner Georgia Wareham, adding depth to Australia’s spin attack. The ongoing match has seen Australia take charge by opting to bat first under clear skies in Brisbane.
Australia’s Line-up Boost with Molineux’s Inclusion
Sophie Molineux’s return to the XI brought an experienced spin option and additional batting depth. Her inclusion is a like-for-like replacement for Georgia Wareham, emphasizing Australia’s tactical approach to combat India’s batting line-up.
| Australia’s XI Changes | Player In | Player Out |
|---|---|---|
| Spinner | Sophie Molineux | Georgia Wareham |
Australia Wins the Toss, Opts to Bat First
Australia’s skipper Tahlia McGrath won the toss and elected to bat first. The Australian team is looking to build on their strong start in the series after a commanding five-wicket win in the first ODI. The dry Brisbane pitch promises plenty of runs and is expected to favor spinners later in the game.
Weather and Pitch Report:
- Temperature: 35°C
- Pitch: Dry, suitable for batting initially, likely to assist spinners later.
- Conditions: Clear and sunny.
See more: Ind W vs Aust W 2nd ODI Live Score
India’s Response: Minnu Mani Debuts
India made one change to their XI, bringing in off-spinner Minnu Mani for her ODI debut. She replaced pacer Titas Sadhu, who went wicketless in her debut during the first game. Mani’s inclusion adds spin depth and strengthens the batting lower down the order.
| India’s XI Changes | Player In | Player Out |
|---|---|---|
| Spinner | Minnu Mani | Titas Sadhu |
Ongoing Match: Key Players to Watch
Australia’s XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
India’s XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur.
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Australia Women Reach 222/2 in 32.2 Overs During Second ODI
Australia Women are at 222/2 in 32.2 overs, with Georgia Voll scoring a brilliant 101 (87) and Phoebe Litchfield contributing 60 (63). Ellyse Perry remains unbeaten on 54 (44) as the team builds toward a massive total.
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | 60 (63) | 8 | 1 | c Mandhana b Thakor |
| Georgia Voll | 101 (87) | 12 | 0 | c Ghosh b Thakor |
| Ellyse Perry | 54* (44) | 4 | 3 | Not out |
What’s at Stake?
- For Australia: A win in this match would secure the ODI series ahead of the final game in Perth.
- For India: A much-improved batting performance is needed to keep the series alive after their collapse for just 100 runs in the first ODI.
AU-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team Prediction
Stay tuned as the match unfolds, with Sophie Molineux’s return set to play a pivotal role in Australia’s plans to dominate the series.
