AU-W vs IN-W 2nd ODI: Allan Border Field Brisbane Pitch Report

Muskaan Bhatt

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

India Women and Australia Women are geared up to meet one another yet again in the second ODI of the India Women's Tour of Australia. The match is slated to take place at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on December 8 at 5:15 AM IST.

Australia defeated India by 5 wickets in the first ODI at the same venue. India, after winning the toss and batting first, were dismissed for just 100, with Megan Schutt taking a career-best 5/19. Australia chased down the target in 19.5 overs, with debutant Georgia Voll top-scoring with 46*. Renuka Singh's 3/45 kept India in the game, but unfortunately it wasn't enough.

As they prepare to lock horns, let us take a look at the ground stats, pitch report and the players to watch out for in the upcoming clash:

Allan Border Field Records And Stats In ODIs

Criterion
Numbers
Matches21
Matches won batting first9
Matches won batting second 12
Average first innings score210
Average second innings score169

The Allan Border Field has hosted 21 ODI matches. Chasing teams have won nine times and the teams that are batting first have won 12 times. The average first-innings score at this ground is 210, whereas in the second innings, the average score is lower and stands at 169. 

Allan Border Field, Brisbane Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at Allan Border Field usually provides good bounce, and the batters are more than happy with the carry all the way through and can, therefore, play their strokes fearlessly. However, some movement was seen off the new ball in the last game, which tested the batters early on. 

The seam movement was evident and the early stages of play were tricky for the batters. As the ball gets older and softer, the pitch loses some of its early zip, becoming more challenging for the batters. With the passage of time, the ball, getting older, would present more opportunities for spinners to play a more significant role as the surface begins to offer grip and turn. 

The batters have to capitalise on the early phase when the ball is complex, with the situation becoming progressively more difficult as the ball loses its shine. Looking at the stats, team winning the toss will likely bowl first.

Players To Watch Out For At Allan Border Field, Brisbane

  • Megan Schutt: After taking a five-wicket haul in the first ODI and making the Indian women taste Australian mud, Schutt is expected to excel in the upcoming game too. Her pace and killer deliveries were too hot to handle for the Harmanpreet Kaur led side, who bundled out for just 100 runs.
  • Georgia Voll: Despite wickets tumbling from the other end, Georgia stood tall and undeterred to get her team home. She remained unbeaten on 46 and helped Australia go past the finish line. She would be a key player to bat in the top-order.
  • Renuka Singh Thakur: When others were disheartened it was India's Renuka, who gave hope with her three-wicket haul. Going forward, she would once again be an important piece in the puzzle especially with the new ball.