Australia’s Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth will miss the three-match ODI series against India due to quad injuries sustained during the final T20I in Adelaide. Their availability for the Test match will depend on their recovery progress post the ODI series. Captain Alyssa Healy confirmed their absence, stating, “No Perry, no Garth,” after India won the toss and chose to bat.
Megan Schutt and Lucy Hamilton have been added to the ODI squad to bolster Australia’s options. Schutt’s return brings experience and strength to the pace attack, while Healy will open alongside Phoebe Litchfield as she embarks on her farewell tour. T20 opener Georgia Voll will transition to a middle-order role for the 50-over format.
Schutt made an immediate impact by dismissing India’s Pratika Rawal early in the game. Rawal, playing her first international match since an injury during the ODI World Cup, was sent back to the pavilion for a two-ball duck. Australia, seven-time World Cup champions, have historically dominated one-day cricket, especially against India.
India, fresh from their Women’s ODI World Cup win in November 2025, look to carry their T20I success into the longer format. The series opener at The Gabba will be crucial, influenced by recent performances, established reputations, and the importance of patience and precision in 50-over cricket.
