What Happened
The first women’s one-day international (ODI) between India Women and Australia Women took place on February 24, 2026, at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, known as ‘The Gabba’. This match marks India’s first ODI since their historic World Cup victory and follows a successful T20I series where India defeated Australia 2-1. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur chose to bat first, aiming to build on the team’s momentum.
Why It Matters
This match is significant not only for India as they seek to maintain their winning streak but also for Australia, who are looking for redemption after their T20I series loss. Additionally, it serves as a farewell for Alyssa Healy, who is playing her last ODI series. Healy’s leadership and experience are expected to provide a boost to the Australian side as they aim to reclaim dominance in the ODI format.
What’s Next
As the match progresses, India must navigate the challenging bowling of Australia, particularly from Darcie Brown and Megan Schutt, who have kept the Indian top-order under pressure. The outcome of this match will set the tone for the remainder of the ODI series, with both teams eager to establish an early advantage.
