Australia whitewash India, wins Hockey series 5-0
However, despite the visitors’ determined efforts, Australia succeeded in preventing India from levelling the score, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory in the match.
After losing the opening match of three-match One-day International (ODI) series to Australia by eight wickets, the Women-in-Blue will aim to bounce back in the tournament when they will face Meg Lanning-led squad for the second ODI at Reliance Stadium in Vadodara on 15th March.
In the first ODI, skipper Mithali Raj was absent due to fever and Raj less India got off the poor start in the home series.
Earlier on Monday, after winning the toss, stand-in skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat first and soon the decision back-fired as the Indian team lost half of their batting line-up even before reaching the 100-run mark.
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However, with the help of Pooja Vataskar’s maiden half-century, the Women-in-Blue somehow managed to score 200 runs for 10 wickets.
Following the target, Australia won the match in the 33rd over with eight wickets remaining. Opener Nicole Bolton slammed a ton.
Australia have taken the lead of 1-0 in the series.
Ahead of the second ODI, here is everything you need to know:
Date: India Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI will be played on March 15, 2018.
Venue: The second ODI between India Women vs Australia Women will be played at Reliance Stadium in Vadodara.
Time: The second ODI of three-match series between India and Australia will begin at 09:00 AM IST. The toss will take place at 08:30 AM IST.
Live Broadcast: The match will be broadcast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in English commentary.
Live streaming: The live streaming of India Women vs Australia Women will be available on Hotstar.
Squads:
India: Mithali Raj (C), Harmanpreet Kaur (VC), Smriti Mandhana, Veda Krishnamurthy, Punam Raut, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sushma Verma, Ekta Bist, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Deepti Sharma, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Mona Meshram, Poonam Yadav, Sukanya Parida
Australia: Meg Lanning (C), Alyssa Healy, Nicole Bolton, Nicola Carey, Ellyse Perry, Elyse Velani, Ashleigh Gardner, Rachel Haynes, Jess Jonassen, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Beh Mooney, Belinda Vakarewa, Amanda Jade-Wellington.
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