IND-W vs AUS-W 3rd ODI: WACA Ground Perth Pitch Report

Debashis Sarangi

WACA Ground, Perth [Source: @isaguha/X]WACA Ground, Perth [Source: @isaguha/X]

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On Wednesday, India Women will take on Australia Women in the final One-Day International of the ongoing three-match series. The game will be played at the Western Australia Cricket Association Stadium (WACA) in Perth. 

Led by Tahlia McGrath, Australia Women have already clinched the series, winning the first two matches comfortably. The hosts showcased remarkable skill in the last game, outclassing the tourists by a huge 122-run margin in Brisbane. 

Batting first, Australia Women posted a mammoth total of 371 runs, thanks to scintillating tons from Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry. In response, India Women were bundled out for 249 runs, with Annabel Sutherland rattling them with a sensational four-wicket haul. 

Therefore, as India Women aim to conclude the tour on a high note, let's see how the surface at WACA ground in Perth will behave throughout the contest. 

WACA Ground Perth Stats And Records In ODIs

Criterion
Data
Matches Played86
Matches Won Batting 1st43
Matches Won Bowling 1st42
Average 1st Innings Score221
Average 2nd Innings Score192

WACA Ground Perth Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at WACA ground in Perth will offer extra pace and bounce to the fast bowlers. There will be a hint of lateral movement as well; so, we expect the new ball bowlers to play a crucial role. As the ball gets older, the pacers might pull the length back and test the batters with hard length bowling and bouncers. So, the batters must take some time to set before shifting gears at this venue. 

The fast bowlers will benefit from the track's pace and bounce. But having said that, the batters can capitalise on the conditions after adjusting themselves to the playing conditions. Expect the spinners to play minimal role here, as the pitch generally doesn't offer significant turn. Considering the pitch doesn't change its behaviour much, bowling first would be a sensible call. 

Players To Watch Out For At WACA Ground In Perth

Annabel Sutherland

  • The right-arm pacer was impressive in the second ODI, scalping four wickets in her magnificent spell. Sutherland's ability to generate movement at a comparatively higher pace might make her more threatening than her fast-bowling colleagues. 

Georgia Voll

  • The stylish batter is in sublime form, having amassed 147 runs, including a century, at a blistering strike rate of 113.95. Given the way she has dealt with the Indian bowling attack, Voll could once again be Australia's go-to batter in this match. 

Jemimah Rodrigues

  • India's experienced middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues hasn't lived up to the expectations in this series. However, she is a solid player off the back foot and can be India's best bet on Perth's bouncy surface.