Australia Women vs India Women 2nd ODI Match Report 2026
The Australia Women’s cricket team continued their dominance over the reigning 2nd ODI Match World Champions India with a comprehensive five-wicket victory in the second ODI at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on February 27, 2026 . With this win, the hosts have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, leaving India with only pride to play for in the final ODI .
Chasing India’s total of 251 for 9, Australia reached the target with 13.5 overs to spare, powered by a magnificent unbeaten 101 from Georgia Voll and a fluent 80 from Phoebe Litchfield . The result gives Australia a 6-4 lead in the multi-format series, which also includes a one-off Test scheduled later in the tour.
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2nd ODI Match : Match Summary at a Glance
Brief Scores:
- India Women: 251 for 9 in 50 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 54, Pratika Rawal 52; Ashleigh Gardner 2/39, Alana King 2/41, Annabel Sutherland 2/37)
- Australia Women: 252 for 5 in 36.1 overs (Georgia Voll 101 not out, Phoebe Litchfield 80; Kashvee Gautam 2/47, Deepti Sharma 2/32)
- Result: Australia Women won by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match: Georgia Voll (Australia) for her unbeaten 101 off 82 balls
- Series Result: Australia lead the 3-match ODI series 2-0 and lead the multi-format series 6-4
India’s Innings: Pratika and Harmanpreet Fifties Anchor Total
India won the toss and elected to bat first on a batting-friendly surface at Bellerive Oval . Openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana provided a solid foundation, putting together a 78-run partnership in the first 16 overs . Pratika looked composed throughout her innings, scoring 52 off 81 balls with six boundaries .
Mandhana scored 31 off 37 balls with four boundaries, but never looked entirely settled at the crease and was even dropped thrice during her innings . She eventually fell after missing a paddle sweep against Ashleigh Gardner, with the ball crashing into her leg-stump .
The middle order then suffered a familiar collapse due to poor shot selection . Jemimah Rodrigues (11) played a loose shot outside off-stump and was caught behind off Annabel Sutherland’s innocuous delivery . Pratika’s promising innings ended in a horrible mix-up with Harmanpreet Kaur, resulting in a run-out for 52.
At 100 for 3, India needed stability. However, Deepti Sharma (1) holed out to deep midwicket attempting to accelerate off Alana King, and Amanjot Kaur (13) edged behind off Nicola Carey . Richa Ghosh looked dangerous with 22 off 19 balls, including a six, before being trapped leg-before by King .
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur held the innings together with a composed 54 off 70 balls, featuring two fours and a six . She found valuable support from Kashvee Gautam (25), with the pair adding 55 runs for the seventh wicket to take India past the 200-run mark .
Late contributions from Kranti Gaud (19) and debutant Vaishnavi Sharma (10 not out) helped India reach 251 for 9 in their 50 overs .
India Women Full Scorecard
Batter R B 4s 6s SR How Out
- Pratika Rawal 52 81 6 0 64.20 run out (B Mooney/A Sutherland)
- Smriti Mandhana 31 37 4 0 83.78 b A Gardner
- Jemimah Rodrigues 11 15 0 0 73.33 c B Mooney b A Sutherland
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c) 54 70 2 1 77.14 c P Litchfield b M Schutt
- Deepti Sharma 1 6 0 0 16.67 c N Carey b A King
- Amanjot Kaur 13 18 2 0 72.22 c B Mooney b N Carey
- Richa Ghosh (wk) 22 19 2 1 115.79 lbw b A King
- Kashvee Gautam 25 34 2 0 73.53 b A Gardner
- Kranti Gaud 19 15 3 0 126.67 c B Mooney b A Sutherland
- Vaishnavi Sharma 10 5 2 0 200.00 not out
- NR-Shree Charani – – – – – did not bat
- Extras 13 (w 11, lb 2)
- Total 251/9 50 ov RR: 5.02
Fall of Wickets: 78-1 (Mandhana, 16.3 ov), 98-2 (Rodrigues, 21.3 ov), 100-3 (Rawal, 22.2 ov), 103-4 (D Sharma, 24.1 ov), 130-5 (Amanjot Kaur, 30.1 ov), 162-6 (Ghosh, 35.5 ov), 217-7 (Gautam, 45.5 ov), 241-8 (Harmanpreet, 48.6 ov), 241-9 (Gaud, 49.1 ov)
Australia Bowling Figures
- Bowler O M R W ECO
- Megan Schutt 9 1 46 1 5.11
- Darcie Brown 6 0 31 0 5.17
- Ashleigh Gardner 10 1 39 2 3.90
- Nicola Carey 8 0 55 1 6.88
- Annabel Sutherland 7 0 37 2 5.29
- Alana King 10 1 41 2 4.10
Australia’s Chase: Voll and Litchfield Masterclass
Australia’s chase got off to an early setback when Kashvee Gautam produced a beautiful inswinger to dismiss Alyssa Healy for just 6 in the fourth over . However, this brought together Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll, and what followed was a match-winning partnership of 119 runs for the second wicket .
Litchfield was the aggressor in the partnership, attacking the Indian bowlers with fluent stroke play on both sides of the wicket. She scored a commanding 80 off just 62 balls, featuring 11 fours and a six, before her innings ended when she miscalculated a ramp shot against Kranti Gaud’s delivery, which struck the top of the middle stump .
Georgia Voll, on the other hand, rode her luck to reach a magnificent century. The 19-year-old was given three lifelines during her innings—dropped by Kranti Gaud at long-on in the 14th over, then by Smriti Mandhana at deep mid-wicket, and finally by Richa Ghosh behind the stumps when she was on 99 . She took full advantage of these reprieves, reaching her second ODI century off 82 balls with 13 fours and a six .
Beth Mooney contributed a solid 31, while Annabel Sutherland added 10 before falling to Deepti Sharma . Ashleigh Gardner remained unbeaten on 19 to guide Australia home with 13.5 overs to spare .
Australia Women Full Scorecard
Batter R B 4s 6s SR How Out
- Alyssa Healy (c/wk) 6 10 1 0 60.00 b K Gautam
- Phoebe Litchfield 80 62 11 1 129.03 b K Gaud
- Georgia Voll 101 82 13 1 123.17 c S Charani b K Gautam
- Beth Mooney (wk) 31 34 5 0 91.18 c R Ghosh b D Sharma
- Annabel Sutherland 10 12 0 0 83.33 c (sub H Deol) b D Sharma
- Ashleigh Gardner 19 14 2 0 135.71 not out
- Tahlia McGrath 0 3 0 0 0.00 not out
- Nicola Carey – – – – – did not bat
- Alana King – – – – – did not bat
- Megan Schutt – – – – – did not bat
- Darcie Brown – – – – – did not bat
- Extras 5 (w 3, lb 2)
- Total 252/5 36.1 ov RR: 6.97
Fall of Wickets: 21-1 (Healy, 4.1 ov), 140-2 (Litchfield, 19.5 ov), 222-3 (Voll, 30.6 ov), 223-4 (Mooney, 31.2 ov), 248-5 (Sutherland, 35.3 ov)
India Bowling Figures
Bowler O M R W ECO
- Kashvee Gautam 9 0 47 2 5.22
- Kranti Gaud 8 0 54 1 6.75
- Vaishnavi Sharma 4 0 34 0 8.50
- NR-Shree Charani 4.1 0 41 0 9.84
- Deepti Sharma 5 0 32 2 6.40
- Amanjot Kaur 6 0 42 0 7.00
Key Moments and Turning Points
1. The Run-Out of Pratika Rawal
At 100 for 3, Pratika Rawal was run out in a horrible mix-up with Harmanpreet Kaur, a pivotal moment that derailed India’s momentum .
2. Harmanpreet-Gautam Partnership
The 55-run stand for the seventh wicket between Harmanpreet Kaur and Kashvee Gautam rescued India from 162/6 and took them past 200 .
3. Voll’s Three Lifelines
Georgia Voll was dropped three times—on 19 by Kranti Gaud, later by Smriti Mandhana, and finally on 99 by Richa Ghosh—each reprieve proving costly for India .
4. Litchfield’s Aggression
Phoebe Litchfield’s 80 off 62 balls set the platform for the chase, with her aggressive stroke play putting the Indian bowlers under pressure from the outset .
Statistical Highlights
- Georgia Voll’s 101*: Her second ODI century, coming off 82 balls with 13 fours and a six
- Phoebe Litchfield’s 80: The left-hander’s highest score of the series, featuring 11 boundaries
- 119-run partnership: The second-wicket stand between Voll and Litchfield was the highest of the match
- Three dropped catches: Voll survived three chances before reaching her century
- 78-run opening stand: Pratika and Mandhana’s partnership was India’s best of the innings
- 55-run stand: Harmanpreet and Gautam’s seventh-wicket partnership rescued India from a middle-order collapse
Series Context and What’s Next
With this victory, Australia have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series . They now lead the multi-format series 6-4, with the remaining ODI (two points) and a one-off Test (four points) still to be played .
The final ODI of the series is scheduled for March 1, 2026, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart . India will be playing for pride and valuable multi-format points, while Australia will aim for a clean sweep.
The multi-format series also includes a day-night Test at the WACA Ground in Perth from March 6-9, which carries four points .
Teams
India Women Squad
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, NR-Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma
Australia Women Squad
Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Analysis by Best Pak Mag
This Australia Women vs India Women contest exposed the familiar chinks in India’s armor that have plagued them in big matches against the hosts. The top order showed promise—Pratika Rawal’s 52 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 54 demonstrated the batting depth India possesses . However, the middle-order collapse, triggered by poor shot selection rather than exceptional bowling, remains a concern that has followed the ODI world champions across formats .
The 251/9 total was competitive but ultimately 30-40 runs short on a batting-friendly Hobart surface . India’s inability to capitalize on the solid 78-run opening partnership and accelerate in the middle overs cost them dearly. The run-out of Pratika Rawal, coming at a crucial juncture, was a moment of panic that shifted momentum back to Australia .
For Australia, Georgia Voll’s innings was a testament to the depth of talent in their system. The 19-year-old showed remarkable composure, even after being dropped three times, to guide her team home . Her partnership with Phoebe Litchfield (80) was a masterclass in chase construction—Litchfield provided the early aggression while Voll anchored and accelerated at the perfect moment .
The contrast in fielding standards was also evident. Australia were sharp, saving runs and creating chances, while India’s three dropped catches of Voll proved extremely costly . In tight contests against the world’s best, such lapses are magnified.
With the series already decided, India now face a psychological battle. The final ODI on March 1 offers an opportunity to restore some pride and build momentum before the Test match. For Australia, the clean sweep is in sight, and with Alyssa Healy playing her farewell series, the team will be motivated to give their legendary captain a winning send-off .
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