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India Women Eye Series Win vs Australia in Crucial 2nd T20I Clash

India Women won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I against Australia in Canberra, aiming to seal the three-match series with a victory. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur based the decision on the conditions and backed her bowlers to replicate their strong performance from the series opener. In the first match, Arundhati Reddy's career-best 4/22 helped bowl Australia out for 133 before rain intervened, with India declared winners via DLS method. The team will rely on key players like Shafali Verma and the bowling unit to secure a historic series win on Australian soil.

Key Points: India-W vs Australia-W 2nd T20I: Toss, Teams, Preview

  • India lead series 1-0
  • Captain Harmanpreet Kaur opts to bowl
  • Arundhati Reddy took 4/22 in first match
  • Shafali Verma provided explosive start
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India-W win toss, opt to bowl first against Australia-W in Canberra T20I

India Women lead 1-0, bowl first in Canberra. Get playing XIs, Harmanpreet Kaur's toss decision, and series-winning scenario.

"Our bowlers did a great job for us in the last game and hopefully today also they'll come with the same positive mindset. - Harmanpreet Kaur"

Canberra, February 19

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bowl first against the Sophie Molineux-led Australia Women in the second T20I of the three-match series, on Thursday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Team India are 1-0 up in the series after winning the series opener by 21 runs (DLS Method). The Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will look to clinch the second T20I as well and seal the three-match series.

India Women playing 11 vs Australia: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

Australia Women playing 11 vs India: Beth Mooney(w), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Harmanpreet Kaur said the decision was based on the conditions and expressed confidence in her bowlers to repeat their strong performance from the last match.

"Looking at the conditions, we just thought that bowling first is a better option for us. Our bowlers did a great job for us in the last game and hopefully today also they'll come with the same positive mindset," the Indian captain said.

In the series opener, Arundhati Reddy starred with a career-best 4/22, dismantling Australia's batting lineup after India chose to field. Renuka Singh struck early, and despite contributions from Phoebe Litchfield (26) and Georgia Wareham (30), Australia collapsed late to be bowled out for 133 in 18 overs.

In reply, Shafali Verma's quick 21 off 11 balls gave India strong momentum before rain halted play at 50/1 in 5.1 overs. With the DLS par score at 29, India were declared winners by 21 runs.

- ANI

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Priya S
A bit worried about the batting order. Hope the top order - Smriti and Shafali - give us a solid start. We can't always rely on the bowlers to win us matches. But the confidence from the captain is good to see!
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Rohit P
Winning the toss and bowling first worked wonders last time. Hope the pitch has something for the pacers. Renuka Singh's first spell will be crucial. Come on girls, bring the trophy home!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the same strategy. Australia will be prepared this time. Perry and Gardner are big threats. Our fielding needs to be top-notch to support the bowlers. Fingers crossed!
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Kavya N
So proud of our women's team! They are showing such fight on Australian soil. Arundhati Reddy's rise has been amazing to watch. Hope she gets another 4-wicket haul! 🤞
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Michael C
Respectful critique: While the bowling-first strategy paid off, it feels a bit predictable now. Australia might have a counter-plan. Would have liked to see India bat first just to test their ability to set a target under pressure. Still, backing the team to win!
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