As the high-octane multi-format tour moves to Tasmania, India Women look to build on their historic T20I series win and opening ODI performance as they face Australia Women in the 2nd WODI.
Taking place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, this fixture is a critical juncture for both teams. After the 1st ODI in Brisbane, the series shifts to the cooler, more swing-conducive conditions of the island state. Australia, led by the legendary Alyssa Healy, is fighting to protect their home dominance, while Harmanpreet Kaur's world champions aim for a first-ever ODI series victory on Australian soil. Catch the action live on Willow by Cricbuzz on TrillerTV.
Head-to-Head: The Battle of Bellerive Australia has traditionally been a formidable force in Hobart, but the ground's characteristics-often aiding seam and swing-will play right into the hands of India's current pace attack.
Overall WODIs: Australia leads, but India has won 2 of the last 4 encounters across all venues.
Hobart Context: This is a rare WODI appearance at Bellerive Oval for this rivalry, offering a fresh tactical slate for both captains.
T20I Momentum: India clinched the T20I leg 2-1, marking their first bilateral series win in Australia in a decade.
Team Form & Recent Results India Women (W-W-L-W-W) The newly crowned world champions are navigating their most successful tour of Australia to date. Under Harmanpreet Kaur, India has displayed a "never say die" attitude, highlighted by Smriti Mandhana's career-best form and a bowling unit that has consistently troubled Australia's middle order.
Selection News: Pratika Rawal has been added to the ODI squad following a stellar domestic run. Uma Chetry has officially replaced G Kamalini (shoulder injury) in the white-ball squads.
Strength: The opening partnership of Mandhana and Shafali Verma, which recently set the tone for their series-deciding T20I win in Adelaide.
Australia Women (L-W-L-W-W) Australia is in a rare position of "catch-up" on home soil. With Alyssa Healy back in the multi-format captaincy role, the hosts are desperate to reclaim their authority. The emergence of Georgia Voll (the highest run-scorer in the T20Is) has been a bright spot in an otherwise testing summer.
Roster Update: Sophie Molineux returns to a specialist role as Healy takes the reins. The pace battery led by Megan Schutt and Annabel Sutherland will be the key to exploiting the Hobart breeze.
Key Stat: Ellyse Perry recently celebrated her 350th international match, underscoring the veteran experience Australia brings to this must-win game.
Players in Focus Harmanpreet Kaur (India): The captain thrives under pressure. Her record against Australia in ODIs is legendary, and she will be the anchor India needs on the tricky Bellerive surface.
Georgia Voll (Australia): The breakout star. After dominating the T20I stanza, her ability to transition that aggressive intent into the 50-over format will be Australia's primary weapon.
Renuka Singh Thakur (India): "The Swing Queen." The Hobart conditions are tailor-made for her natural outswinger. Her opening spell against Alyssa Healy will likely define the powerplay.
Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Australia's most improved all-rounder. Her height and discipline at the death were the only things that kept India's totals in check during the Brisbane leg.