Preview:
Australia Women and India Women will lock horns with each other for the one-off pink ball Test starting from September 30. The latter bounced back in the ODI series and secured a victory in the final ODI. The action now moves towards the only Test match of this multi-format series.
The hosts clinched the ODI series by a margin of 2-1. The Meg Lanning-led side will be keen on taking the momentum further as they have never lost to India in this format. India, on the other hand, will feel confident heading into this match after winning the final ODI. The team exuded some great character in the Test match against England earlier this year. They will thus aim to put up a spirited show on display.
Match Details:
Australia Women vs India Women, One-off Test Match
Venue: Carrara Oval
Date and Time: September 30 – October 3, 10:00 AM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
Bowlers are expected to get some early assistance from this pitch. However, as the game progresses the surface might ease out a bit. On winning the toss, opting to bowl first can be a good option.
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Probable Playing XIs for AUS-W vs IND-W:
Australia Women
Meg Lanning (c), Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Darcie Brown, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham
India Women
Mithali Raj (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Punam Raut, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Meghna Singh
Top Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Beth Mooney was exceptional for Australia in the ODI series. She played an unbeaten knock of 125 and then hit a half-century in the next game. She will be determined to perform for the side.
Mithali Raj is one of the more important cogs of India’s wheel. The skipper will have a huge responsibility of providing stability to the team in the middle order.
The Indian side will pin hopes on Smriti Mandhana to provide a steady start to the team. She chipped in with 124 runs in the ODI series. Mandhana will be keen on making an impact.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Alyssa Healy, Taniya Bhatia, Mithali Raj (c), Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Jhulan Goswami
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS-W vs IND-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Alyssa Healy, Mithali Raj, Beth Mooney (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sneh Rana, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Jhulan Goswami
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Mithali Raj and Beth Mooney
Vice-Captain Options: Smriti Mandhana and Tahlia McGrath
