Women of Australia are set to face Women of India in an exciting three-match ODI series, starting on December 5, 2024, at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane. This series marks an important encounter as it is the first time these teams will meet since their last series in January where Australia emerged victorious in both the T20 and ODI formats.
Australia have a lead over India as favorites in the ODI series
Australia come into this series with a strong record against India in ODIs. In their last meeting in the early part of the year, Australia convincingly won all three ODIs, showing their depth and ability in all aspects of the game. Key players like Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry have been instrumental in their recent successes, with Litchfield particularly shining with her roll ability.
India will look to bounce back from their previous defeats and will rely heavily on experienced players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandana to lead from the front. The team has shown potential but will need to raise their performance to effectively challenge the formidable Australian team.
With both teams looking to assert their dominance early in the series, fans can expect competitive matches filled with high-quality cricket. The first ODI promises to set the tone for an exciting series ahead.
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Australia’s best XI for ODI series against India:
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Role: Openable battery
- Strong points: Lichfield have shown excellent form in domestic cricket, being among the top scorers in the competition Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Her aggressive batting style and ability to play both pace and spin make her a formidable opener.
- Conflict: As an opener, Litchfield can set the tone for the innings. A strong start from her can put pressure on the Indian bowlers and provide a solid foundation for the middle order.
- Beth Mooney
- Role: Openable battery
- Strong points: Mooney is known for her consistency and ability to anchor the innings. She combines solid technique with an aggressive mindset, making her a dual threat.
- Conflict: With her experience and ability to build partnerships, Mooney can stabilize the innings if early wickets fall, while also stepping up when needed.
- Tahlia McGrath
- Role: Full Body / Captain
- Strong points: McGrath has emerged as a strong leader and an impressive middleweight fighter. Her versatility allows her to adapt her game depending on match situations.
- Conflict: As a captain, he will play a crucial role in the strategy against India. Her hitting can be instrumental in both stabilizing and accelerating her scoring rate.
- Ellyse Perry
- Role: All-round
- Strong points: Perry is one of the best players in women’s cricket, known for her powerful batting and effective bowling. Her experience in high pressure situations is invaluable.
- Conflict: Perry’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a key player. He can change the game with crucial wickets or explosive knocks.
- Georgia Full
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- Role: Middle class batting
- Strong points: Voll has shown impressive form in the domestic leagues, showing her ability to score quickly under pressure.
- Conflict: As a new talent, he brings fresh energy to the team. Her performance in the middle overs will be crucial to maintain the momentum.
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- Sophie Molineux
- Role: All-round
- Strong points: Molineux offers left-arm spin along with solid lower-order batting. She is effective in containing runs and picking up wickets.
- Conflict: Her bowling can be particularly useful against India’s left-handed batsmen, while her batting depth adds resilience to the line-up.
- Ashley Gardner
- Role: All-round
- Strong points: Gardner is known for her explosive batting and handy off-spin bowling. He can clear the boundaries with ease and has the ability to take important wickets.
- Conflict: Her role as a finisher can be crucial in high-scoring games. Moreover, her bowling can provide breakthroughs at crucial moments.
- Alana King
- Role: Spinner
- Strong points: King is known for her leg-spin bowling, which can be particularly effective on turning tracks. It has good control and variations.
- Conflict: Her ability to take wickets in the middle overs can disrupt India’s batting pace and provide crucial breakthroughs.
- Megan Shute
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strong points: Schutt is one of Australia’s leading fast bowlers, known for her swing and seaming. She is good at taking early wickets.
- Conflict: As an attacking bowler, Schutt’s performance will be crucial to put pressure on India’s top order from the start.
- Darcy Brown
- Role: Fast Bowler
- Strong points: Brown brings pace and aggression to the bowling attack. Her ability to bowl yorkers makes her a dangerous option in the death overs.
- Conflict: Brown’s early breakthroughs can bring down India’s scoring rate significantly, making her an essential part of the bowling line-up.
- Annabelle Sutherland
- Role: Fast Bowler / All-rounder
- Strong points: Sutherland combines pace with all the potential, providing depth in both batting and bowling.
- Conflict: Her contributions with both bat and ball make her a valuable asset, especially in tight matches where every run counts.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
