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Sophie Molineux Ruled Out of India ODIs, Test; Carey Replaces Her

Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against India and the upcoming Test match due to lower back pain. She has been replaced in the squad by fellow all-rounder Nicola Carey. This adds to Australia's injury concerns, with Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth already sidelined for the ODIs. India trails the three-match series 1-0 and is seeking a crucial victory to keep their hopes of a historic series win alive.

Key Points: Sophie Molineux Ruled Out of India Series, Test with Back Injury

  • Molineux out with back injury
  • Nicola Carey called up as replacement
  • Australia leads ODI series 1-0
  • Perry, Garth also injured for ODIs
  • India seeks first ODI series win in Australia
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Sophie Molineux ruled out of remaining ODI series against India

Australia's Sophie Molineux is out of the India ODI series and Test due to back pain, replaced by Nicola Carey. India trails 1-0.

"Australia's Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series against India and the one-off Test at the WACA due to lower back pain. - ESPNcricinfo"

Hobart, February 27

Australia's Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series against India and the one-off Test at the WACA due to lower back pain.

She has been replaced by all-rounder Nicola Carey in Australia's only change from the side that claimed the ODI opener by six wickets.

Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth had already been ruled out of the ODI series with quad injuries and remain in doubt for the Test match, as per ESPNcricinfo.

After the incredible high of winning their first-ever World Cup in late 2025 and clinching a historic T20I series win on Australian soil earlier this month, the "Women in Blue" didn't start the ODI series on a good note as the hosts came back strongly in the first one-dayer, beating India by 6 wickets, to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

India will be desperate for victory as they aim to keep alive their dreams of a first ODI series win against Australia in the second ODI. Meanwhile, India won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the series decider at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Friday.

Teams:Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Feel for the Aussie players, but we can't get complacent. Their bench strength is always strong—just look at Nicola Carey coming in. Our bowling attack with Kashvee and Kranti looked promising last game. Need to put up a big total batting first!
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Ananya R
The Women in Blue have made us so proud this year! World Cup champions 🏆 and a T20 series win in Australia! One bad ODI doesn't define the team. Let's back them fully for the decider. Jemimah and Richa Ghosh are due for a big score.
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Vikram M
Honestly, while the injuries help, our top-order batting in the first ODI was a bit disappointing. We relied too much on the lower order. Need a solid start from Mandhana and the new opener, Pratika Rawal. Can't keep depending on Deepti Sharma to bail us out.
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Sarah B
Watching from the UK, this is becoming a fantastic rivalry! The quality of women's cricket has skyrocketed. Tough break for Australia, but India's team looks fearless. That win in the World Cup final has given them a real champion's mindset.
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Karthik V
The real test is now. Can we win the big moments under pressure? Beating a weakened team won't feel as good, but a series win in Australia is a series win. Let's go, girls! Bring the trophy home. 🏏 #WomenInBlue

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