India bounce back in 2nd ODI, winning by 102 runs
The 2nd match took place in Mullanpur, on Wednesday, September 17
The third match will be played in Delhi on September 20
India Vs Australia, 2nd Women's ODI: IND-W Win By 102 Runs, Level Series 1-1
IND-W Vs AUS-W, 2nd Women's ODI: Smriti Mandhana's 117-run knock and magnificnet effort from the bowlers helped India beat Australia by a huge margin of 102 runs
Summary
India bounced back in style to level the three-match ODI series 1-1 against Australia with a dominant 102-run victory at Mullanpur on September 17, 2025. Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 292, thanks to a classy century from Smriti Mandhana (117 off 91), supported by Deepti Sharma (40) and crucial lower-order contributions from Arundhati Reddy (4) and Kranti Goud (3). At one stage, India looked set for a 320-plus total, but Australia’s bowlers managed to stem the flow of runs in the final overs.
Australia began their chase steadily, with Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland rotating the strike and keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles and doubles. However, India’s disciplined bowling attack ensured the scoring rate never got out of hand. Kranti Goud and Renuka Singh Thakur set the tone early, accounting for the Aussie openers and conceding just 25 runs in the powerplay.
The Indian spinners then took control, with Radha Yadav taking a stunning return catch to dismiss Perry, while Arundhati Reddy accounted for Sutherland. The middle and lower order struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals. Australia’s last six wickets fell for just 56 runs, highlighting India’s dominance with both ball and fielding efforts.
Collectively, India’s six-bowler strategy, led by Renuka Singh Thakur and Kranti Goud upfront and supported by the spin trio, ensured a comprehensive victory. The win not only showcased India’s depth in batting and bowling but also set up an exciting decider for the final ODI of the series. Smriti Mandhana’s century and India’s all-round performance were the standout aspects of this memorable contest.
India Vs Australia, 2nd Women's ODI Toss Update
Australia Women have won the toss and elected to field first.
India Vs Australia Playing XIs
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt
Full Squads:
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India Women Squad: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Uma Chetry, Sayali Satghare
Australia Women Squad: Alyssa Healy(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Nicole Faltum, Charli Knott
India Vs Australia, Women's ODI Series Live Streaming
The India Women vs Australia Women, ODI series will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. The television broadcast of the matches will take place on the Star Sports Network channels in the country.
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