AU-W vs IN-W 1st ODI: Allan Border Field Brisbane Pitch Report

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Pitch at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]Pitch at the Allan Border Field, Brisbane [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]

Australia Women is all set to face India Women in the first ODI of the three match series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, Australia. This match will be played on December 5 at 9:50 AM IST.

The Australian team will be taking the field after their disappointing loss in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa. They will be keen on winning the first match and getting the series off to a good start. Tahlia McGrath will be in charge of the side in absence of their regular skipper Alyssa Healy. 

It was a disastrous campaign for India in the T20 World Cup where they had to bow out of the group stage. However, they did perform well in the home white ball series against New Zealand, India will be keen on raising their standards to face the mighty Aussies in this series. The Indian team will be eager to get the series off to a good start and register an early win.

Allan Border Field Records And Stats In ODIs

Criterion
Numbers
Matches20
Matches won batting first9
Matches won batting second11
Average first innings score210
Average second innings score169

Allan Border Field, Brisbane Pitch Report: Bowlers To Have The Upper Hand

In the recent matches of the WBBL 2024 that were played at the Allan Border Field, the pitch looked like a good one for batting. The true pace and bounce of the track was something the batters enjoyed. However, pacers who can hit the hard length consistently might get help from the track. Besides, this being an ODI game, the spinners are expected to come into the game as the ball gets soft. The batters need to make the most of the conditions when the ball is hard and new as it will difficult to play strokes as the ball gets a bit older.

Players To Watch Out For At Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry for Australia [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]Ellyse Perry for Australia [Source: @cricketcomau/x.com]

The veteran Australian all-rounder has been in a brilliant batting form during the recently concluded WBBL 2024. Ellyse Perry will be looking to continue her momentum into this series. Besides her impactful batting, Perry also contributed often with the ball during the tournament. As a result, the Australian all-rounder can leave her imprint with both her trades in this game.

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana for India [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]Smriti Mandhana for India [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]

The Indian star batter is a master of the art when it comes to ODI batting. Even during the ODI series against New Zealand, Smriti Mandhana looked in fine form. The southpaw has the ability to the score runs and stretch her knocks long in this format. As a result she will be a key player for India in this game.

Georgia Wareham

Georgia Wareham for Australia [Source: @ICC/x.com]Georgia Wareham for Australia [Source: @ICC/x.com]

This Australian all-rounder was having a great time during the WBBL 2024. Georgia Wareham made valuable contributions for the Melbourne Renegades with both the bat and the ball whenever the team needed it from her. With her effective wrist spin in the middle-overs and ability play a floater in the batting line-up, Wareham will be a key cog for Australia in the game.