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Australia Women Crush India by 5 Wickets, Clinch ODI Series with 2-0 Lead

Australia Women secured a comprehensive five-wicket victory over India in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Chasing 252, the hosts romped home in just 36.1 overs thanks to a brilliant century from Georgia Voll and a quickfire 80 from Phoebe Litchfield. India had posted 251/9, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur scoring 54 and opener Pratika Rawal making 52. The final ODI of the series will be played in Hobart on March 1.

Key Points: Australia Women Beat India, Take 2-0 ODI Series Lead

  • Australia chase 252 in 37 overs
  • Georgia Voll scores match-winning 101
  • Phoebe Litchfield contributes rapid 80
  • India post 251/9 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal
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Australia Women score easy win against India in second ODI, take 2-0 lead in three-match series

Australia Women chase 252 with ease to defeat India by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

"Georgia Voll was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century - Match Report"

Brisbane, February 27

Australia Women secured a commanding five-wicket win over India Women in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the Bellerive Oval on Friday.

The Australian team reached the winning target of 252 runs in the 37th over.

Georgia Voll was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century that helped her side to a comfortable win. Australia are now 2-0 ahead in the three-match series.

Batting first, opener Pratika Rawal scored 52 off 81 deliveries, including six fours. Left-handed batter Smriti Mandhana departed after scoring 31off 37 balls, with four boundaries.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (54 off 70, with two fours and one six) and Kashvee Gautam (25 off 34 balls, with two fours) also chipped in with the bat as India were restricted to 251/9 in 50 overs.

For the hosts, Megan Schutt (1/46), Annabel Sutherland (2/37), Ashleigh Gardner (2/39), Alana King (2/41), and Nicola Carey (1/55) were among the wicket-takers.

Chasing 252, captain Alysa Healy departed after scoring 6 off 10 balls, with one four. Phoebe Litchfield (80 off 62 balls, with 11 fours and one six) played a fantastic knock.

Wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney scored 31 off 34 balls, with five fours. Georgia Voll played a match-winning knock of 101 off 82 balls, with 13 fours and one six as Australia Women chased the target in 36.1 overs.

For India, Kashvee Gautam (2/47), Kranti Gaud (1/54), and Deepti Sharma (2/32) took wickets.

The third and final ODI between the two countries will be held on March 1 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

- ANI

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Priya S
Georgia Voll played an incredible innings, have to give credit where it's due. But our team has the talent. Harmanpreet and Pratika batted well. The issue is consistency. Hope the girls come back stronger in the final ODI! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The batting order needs a rethink. We're too dependent on the top 3. Where is the firepower in the middle? Also, our spinners were not effective at all on that pitch. Australia is a top side, but we can compete better than this.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Melbourne, that was a brutal display of batting by Australia. Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll were on fire! India put up a fight with the bat, but the bowling lacked penetration. Great series so far.
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Kashvee Gautam
Tough loss, but the team spirit is high. We learn from every game. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute. On to the next one! The support from back home means everything. 🙏 #WomenInBlue
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Vikram M
The difference is in the intent. Australian batters came out swinging from ball one. We played too many dot balls in our innings. Need to be more aggressive, especially in the powerplay. Still proud of our team! Let's win the last one.

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