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India Women and Australia Women are set to clash in the second ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia. The match will take place at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on December 8, starting at 5:15 AM IST.
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Recap of the 1st ODI
In the opening match of the series, Australia registered a convincing five-wicket win over India at the same venue.
- India’s Innings: After electing to bat first, India was bowled out for a mere 100 runs. Megan Schutt was the standout performer with her career-best figures of 5/19.
- Australia’s Chase: Despite Renuka Singh’s impressive 3/45, Australia comfortably chased down the target in 19.5 overs, powered by debutant Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 46.
Allan Border Field Records and Stats in ODIs
| Criterion | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 12 |
| Average First Innings Score | 210 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 169 |
- The ground slightly favors teams batting first, with 12 wins out of 21 matches going to the chasing side.
- The average first-innings score of 210 indicates a competitive total, while chasing teams have typically struggled with an average of 169.
Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at Allan Border Field is known for its consistent bounce, making it favorable for batters who enjoy playing strokes. However, the pitch offers something for everyone:
- For Pacers: New-ball seam movement was evident in the first ODI, testing batters in the early overs. Swing bowlers can exploit the initial conditions to trouble top-order batters.
- For Spinners: As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, offering grip and turn to spinners, making them more effective in the middle and late overs.
- Batting Conditions: While the first few overs can be tricky, batters need to capitalize on the initial hard ball. Scoring becomes progressively challenging as the ball softens.
Toss Strategy
Given the conditions and historical stats, teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first. The early movement in the morning and the slower nature of the pitch later in the day suggest that chasing teams could have a slight edge.
With Australia leading the series 1-0, the second ODI promises to be an intriguing contest as India looks to bounce back.
