Georgia Voll’s impressive 88 runs, supported by a record partnership with Beth Mooney, led Australia to a 19-run victory over India in the second women’s T20I at Manuka Oval. This win marked Sophie Molineux’s first T20I victory as Australia’s captain and earned Australia their first points in the multi-format series. The next game will take place at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, where Australia will aim to secure the T20I series.
Voll and Mooney’s opening partnership of 128 runs, the highest against India in T20Is for Australia, helped set a target of 163/5. Voll showcased fluent batting, scoring 88 off 57 balls before being dismissed by Arundhati Reddy. Mooney contributed 46 runs before falling to the same bowler, who finished with figures of 2-30.
Despite a strong start, Australia struggled in the death overs, adding only 49 runs after the opening stand and losing five wickets. India began their chase aggressively, reaching 54 for no loss in the Power-play. However, Australia fought back, claiming India’s top-order wickets in a four-over burst, shifting the game’s momentum as India reached 71/3 at the halfway mark.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh’s 55-run partnership kept India’s hopes alive, but a crucial moment came when Kim Garth dismissed Harmanpreet for 36. This triggered a collapse as India lost their last six wickets for just seven runs. Australia’s bowlers, led by Ashleigh Gardner’s 3-22, effectively defended their total, with Kim, Annabel Sutherland, and Sophie also contributing with wickets.
