IND-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today's 2nd ODI match between India Women vs Australia Women?

India women (IND-W) will square off against Australia women (AUS-W) in the second ODI of the three-match series on Saturday, September 30, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The visitors already took a 1-0 lead in the series, comfortably winning the first ODI by six wickets.

In terms of the opening ODI, India posted a reasonable total of 282 runs after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Meanwhile, the Alyssa Healy-led side chased down the target with 21 balls to spare. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, and Tahlia McGrath were crucial for the side, all scoring half-centuries. They will now aim to win the second ODI as well to clinch the series. 

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has a batting-friendly surface. The boundaries are quite small and thus a high-scoring encounter is expected. The pitch will assist the spinners a bit. However, opting to bowl upon winning the toss could be the wiser decision as chasing has been less hectic at this venue. 

IND-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Record:

IND-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XIs:

India Women:

Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Gosh (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Saika Ishaque

Australia Women:

Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c, wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

IND-W vs AUS-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Phoebe Litchfield (Australia):

Phoebe Litchfield could be the best batter in the second ODI between India and Australia. The opening batter has been in sensational form and was crucial for the side in the first ODI, where she emerged as Player of the Match. Litchfield scored 78 off 89 deliveries and stitched a 148-run partnership with Ellyse Perry for the second wicket.  

Probable Best Bowler:

Georgia Wareham (Australia)

Georgia Wareham can turn out to be the best bowler in the forthcoming ODI. The Australian leg spinner was instrumental for her side in the opening ODI, as she finished with figures of 2/55 in her nine-over spell.

      Today's Match Prediction: Team batting second to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.