In the 2nd ODI of the India Women’s tour of Australia 2024, held on December 8, 2024, at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Australia Women secured a convincing victory over India Women by 122 runs. This match was marked by a masterclass from Ellyse Perry, whose dynamic performance led Australia to a formidable total of 371/8. Despite some commendable efforts from the Indian lineup, they fell short in their pursuit, concluding their innings at 249.
Australia women’s innings: Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll’s hundred
Australia’s batting display was highlighted by Perry’s exceptional 105 off just 75 balls, a knock that included 7 boundaries and 6 sixes. Perry’s aggressive innings provided the backbone for the team’s total score. Opening batter Phoebe Litchfield set the stage with a fluent 60 off 63 balls, while Georgia Voll contributed a quick 101 off 87 balls, showcasing power and precision. Beth Mooney (56 off 44) reinforced the innings with her explosive stroke play, while the middle order, including Tahlia McGrath (20 not out) and Kim Garth (6 not out), added crucial late runs. Despite a determined effort from India’s bowlers, particularly Saima Thakor who claimed 3/67, Australia’s batting depth proved too strong, leading to a score that would challenge any team.
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India women’s response: Fight from Richa Ghosh and Minnu Mani
India began their chase with optimism, but the early loss of opener Smriti Mandhana (9 off 8) set them back. Harleen Deol was dismissed for just 12, further dampening the chase. Richa Ghosh (54 off 72) steadied the innings with a patient half-century, displaying resilience under pressure. Harmanpreet Kaur fought hard for her 38 runs, but the pressure from Australia’s bowlers proved overwhelming. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed a steady 43 off 49 balls, showing promise, while Minnu Mani provided a late burst with 46 runs off 37 balls. However, Annabel Sutherland’s superb bowling, finishing with figures of 4/48, dismantled India’s middle order. Megan Schutt (2/36) and Kim Garth (1/34) supported with controlled spells, restricting India to 249 all out in 44.5 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Twin hundreds and the first at international level for Georgia Voll 🙌#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/fnIZLMGdmp
— Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) December 8, 2024
Georgia Voll has gone from a promising 21 yr old to one of the countries best 6 bats in a couple of months. Wild ascension.
— Tom O’Neil (@thomasjameoneil) December 8, 2024
Georgia Voll, take a bow!
A century in just her second match for Australia. Outstanding #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/yxFV4wsrIK
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) December 8, 2024
Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll. Two 21 year olds casually preparing to traumatise teams for the next 10-15 years with a 130-run opening stand in 19 overs.#AUSvIND
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) December 8, 2024
Totally unsurprising to see Georgia Voll take to international cricket like a duck to water.
Voll and Litchfield terrorizing opposition bowling lineups at the top of the order for years to come ? Yes… #AUSvIND
— Jono Baruch (@JonoBaruch) December 8, 2024
Been watching the ladies ODI against India … they’re being massacred by the Australians … Perry just made 100, debutant Georgia Voll made 100, they’re on target to make the biggest total ever … they’re better than the men at the moment 😎🐝
I am a fan girl of Perry!!!
— H_the_CricketNutt🏏 (@H_the_CatsFan) December 8, 2024
Brilliant century from Georgia Voll in only her second ODI!! She has a bright future ahead of her!! #AUSvIND
— Eleanor 🖤 (@Eleanor1998_) December 8, 2024
Well we might be nearing the end of the Rohit, Kohli and Smith era but yeeesh Ellyse Perry just remains a class above. #AUSvIND
— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) December 8, 2024
Hey @AndyMaherDFA,
Listening to your commentary of Australia v India women’s cricket and enjoying it, but you made a small mistake
Ellyse Perry isn’t one of the best of all-time… She is THE best of all-time!
The only debate is whether she is Australia’s greatest ever athlete
— Phil (@PhilUnfiltered) December 8, 2024
Two defeats on the same Sunday for India, Australia defeated India in the 2nd Women’s ODI by 122 runs. India is losing everywhere in everything. 😂 #AUSWvINDW #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) December 8, 2024
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