Australia, 27 February (Sports Desk)
Australia Women defeated India Women by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI of their ongoing series (part of the multi-format series), played in Hobart on February 27, 2026. This victory gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI leg, clinching the series with one match remaining.
Key Match Details:
- Venue: Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium), Hobart.
- Toss: India Women won the toss and elected to bat first.
- India Women Innings: 251/9 (50 overs). Key contributors included fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal, but the innings was restricted by Australia’s disciplined bowling.
- Australia Women Innings: They chased down the target successfully, finishing with 5 wickets in hand.
- Result: Australia Women won by 5 wickets, securing the series win.
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Player of the Match: Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century. She scored 101 runs off 82 balls, anchoring the chase with composure and aggression on a tricky pitch. Her knock included crucial partnerships, notably an 80-run contribution from Phoebe Litchfield (80 off 62 balls), which helped Australia cruise to victory.
Voll’s innings was match-winning, showcasing her ability to handle pressure and accelerate when needed. She credited her teammates and the team’s approach in post-match comments.
This performance continues Voll’s strong record against India, as she’s now scored multiple impactful knocks (including centuries) in recent encounters.
Australia now leads the multi-format series (which includes points from T20Is, ODIs, and potentially a Test), building on their dominance in women’s cricket. The third ODI remains as a dead rubber.
