IND-W vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between India Women and Australia Women?

India Women face a crucial test when they take on Australia Women in the second ODI at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. After suffering a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side must deliver a stronger all-round performance to keep the three-match series alive ahead of the World Cup.

Australia currently lead the series 1-0 following their dominant victory in the first ODI where they chased down India’s total of 281 with more than five overs to spare. For the defending World Cup champions, this represents an opportunity to seal the series and fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming tournament. India, meanwhile, are desperate to bounce back and restore confidence with the World Cup just two weeks away.

The series carries immense significance as both teams prepare for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which begins on September 30. India enter this contest with excellent momentum, having won nine of their 11 ODIs this year, including notable series victories against England and Ireland. However, Australia’s clinical performance in the opening match served as a stark reminder of why they remain the gold standard in women’s cricket.

India Women vs Australia Women: Match Details

Date and Time: September 17; 01:30 pm IST/ 08:00 am GMT
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, is recognised for its batting-friendly conditions, particularly in limited-overs formats like ODIs. The pitch provides good pace and reliable bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely and accumulate runs with ease. Shorter boundaries add to the advantage, often leading to high-scoring encounters, with teams generally preferring to bat first and set a challenging total.

In the early overs, pacers can make use of movement and bounce, but as the game progresses, the surface becomes more favourable for batting, resulting in entertaining, run-heavy contests. While fast bowlers find some initial help, spin also comes into play later on as the pitch begins to offer turn. Containing runs at this venue often depends on sharp fielding and smart bowling strategies.

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Squads

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (wk), Sneh Rana.

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham