The recently concluded three-match ODI series has set a perfect tone for the historic pink-ball Test between Australia women and India women. The only Test match between Australia and India, which is also a day/night match, will be played at Carrara Oval, Queensland, starting Thursday, 30 September. The pink ball Test match between the formidable sides is about to begin. 11:30 am (IST). Sony Sports Network holds the broadcast rights for India’s tour of Australia. But, fans can also watch the live action of this game on Sony Live app.
Moving on to the Test match, even though the Meg Lanning-led outfit won the one-day series 2-1, the multi-format tournament between Australia and India is open with four more matches, including the pink ball Test. Is. and three T20 Internationals.
After a poor performance in the ODI tournament opener, which India lost by nine wickets, the Women in Blue bounced back and came close to breaking Australia’s winning streak across the format in the second match. However, a controversial no-ball derailed their efforts and gave the hosts a 2-0 lead. The Mithali Raj-led side came back in style with a jolt as they registered a two-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI, ending the Aussies’ 26-match winning streak in the process.
In a major setback for the hosts, Australia’s vice-captain Rachel Haynes has been ruled out of the match due to a hamstring injury. Haynes was injured during the third ODI.
On the other hand, the Indian team will miss out on the services of Harmanpreet Kaur for this encounter as she is yet to recover from her thumb injury.
When India take on Australia on Wednesday, Mithali Raj and her teammates would like to make this historic outing even more memorable by winning the match.
Australia Women vs India Women Probable Playing XI:
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Punam Raut, Mithali Raj (c), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia/Richa Ghosh (wk), Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, Shikha Pandey
Australia: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Hannah Darlington, Darcy Brown
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