Sun Dec 08 02:03:01 UTC 2024: ## Australia Aim for ODI Series Win Against India in Brisbane Heat

**Brisbane, Australia –** Australia will look to secure a series victory over India in the second ODI at Allan Border Field today. Captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss and elected to bat first for the Aussies, who convincingly won the opening match by five wickets.

The only change for Australia sees Sophie Molineux replacing Georgia Wareham. Meanwhile, India brings in offspinner Minnu Mani for her ODI debut, replacing Titas Sadhu.

The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with temperatures forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius and a dry pitch predicted. Australia, coming off a dominant performance in the first ODI where they dismissed India for a paltry 100 runs, will be looking to continue their strong form. Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield will once again open the batting for Australia.

India, despite their struggles in the first game, retain their top order, with Priya Punia and Smriti Mandhana opening the innings. Young legspinner Priya Mishra also retains her place in the side. The Indian team is under pressure to avoid a series whitewash ahead of the final match in Perth on Wednesday.

**Teams:**

**Australia:** Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

**India:** Smriti Mandhana, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur

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