Georgia Voll’s brilliant century, scoring 101 runs off 83 balls, propelled Australia to a convincing five-wicket win against India in the second ODI at the Bellerive Oval. This victory not only secured the ODI series for Australia but also gave them a 6-4 lead in the multi-format series. India’s total of 251/9, built on solid performances by Pratika Rawal and Harmanpreet Kaur, fell short in challenging Australia on a pitch that offered little help to bowlers.
Chasing 252, Australia faced an early setback with the dismissal of captain Alyssa Healy by Kashvee Gautam in the third over. However, Georgia’s century and a strong partnership with Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 80 runs off 62 balls, turned the game in Australia’s favor. Despite losing a few wickets towards the end, Australia comfortably achieved the target with 83 balls to spare.
Phoebe’s aggressive batting, including a quick half-century off 42 balls, and Georgia’s composed innings shifted momentum decisively in Australia’s favor. Georgia’s century, marked by 13 fours and a six, showcased her skill and determination. Her partnership with Phoebe and contributions from Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland ensured Australia’s victory.
Australia’s bowling, led by Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, and Ashleigh Gardner, restricted India’s scoring rate effectively. Although Harmanpreet and Pratika top-scored for India, the team struggled to capitalize on the strong start provided by Pratika and Smriti Mandhana. Despite a late surge in runs towards the end of the innings, India’s total was not enough to challenge Australia’s dominant performance.
