India vs. Australia Live Score, 2nd Women ODI: With the multi-format series locked at 4-4, India opted to bat after winning the toss in the second ODI against Australia at Bellerive Oval today. The visitors are looking to bounce back after Australia clinched the first ODI in Brisbane and the changes to the team reflected a tactical shift. Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh Thakur were rested, paving the way for the inclusion of Amanjot Kaur and an ODI debut for left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as India look to diversify their attack.
Harmanpreet Kaur continued her remarkable run in the toss, making it five consecutive ODI wins, assuring fans of her fitness after concerns over a left knee problem in the previous game. “I’m fine now… I just had fun,” she explained, confirming that she was ready to contribute fully.
Meanwhile, Australia replaced the injured Sophie Molineux with Nicola Carey. Molineux has been sidelined with a lower back problem and Cricket Australia confirmed she will be assessed ahead of the upcoming West Indies tour, where she is expected to take over full-time captaincy duties. Reflecting on the conditions, Alyssa Healy noted that bowling first on a pitch with some live grass could offer an early advantage.
Playing XI
India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, N Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud and Vaishnavi Sharma
Australia: Alyssa Healy (capt), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Alana King, Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown
