Sun Dec 08 06:00:00 UTC 2024: **India Faces Mammoth Chase After Australia Women Post Record ODI Total**
Brisbane, Australia – Australia Women set a record-breaking target of 371 runs for India Women in the second ODI of their two-match series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The innings was spearheaded by centuries from Georgia Voll (101) and Alice Perry (100), their opening partnership yielding 130 runs. While Australia looked poised for a score well over 400 at one point, they lost wickets in the closing stages to fall short of that mark.
India’s chase began poorly, with Smriti Mandhana dismissed early for 9 runs. While Harmanpreet Kaur (38) and Richa Ghosh (54) offered some resistance, India found themselves struggling at 159/4 after 30 overs, needing a further 213 runs in the final 20 overs at a daunting run rate. The loss of key wickets, including Harmanpreet and Ghosh, severely hampered India’s chances of achieving what would have been the highest-ever successful run chase in women’s ODI history. Ultimately, India’s chase fell far short.
Deepti Sharma’s bowling was a highlight for India, claiming the crucial wicket of Alice Perry. However, it proved insufficient to prevent Australia from achieving a commanding victory and winning the series.
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