IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI Statistical Preview [Source: @karim_clesh/X.com]
India Women and Australia Women will lock horns in the 1st ODI of the AUSW vs INDW 2025 series on Sunday, September 14, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. The clash promises high-quality cricket as India aim to challenge the mighty Aussies on home soil. With both teams boasting world-class talent, fans can expect an exciting contest starting at 1:30 PM IST in Chandigarh.
Australia Women
Australia Women come to visit India on the back of their solid ODI runs in Women's Ashes against England, where they managed to bag the series 3-0. Under captain Alyssa Healy's leadership and strong batting lineup featuring Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll, Australia Women will be ready to take on the Women in Blue.
The bowling lineup with all-rounder support featuring names like Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth and Megan Schutt, the Aussie Women will be a force for India Women to reckon with.
India Women
India Women also run on a confident lap after their 2-1 ODI series victory against England. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women's team boasts solid names like Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues to watch over the batting department.
Meanwhile, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur and Nallapureddy Charani bolster the bowling lineup on a favourable home soil.
IND-W vs AUS-W Head To Head Overview
Australia Women have a massive upper hand against India Women in ODIs. Out of 56 matches played, Australia Women dominate with 46 wins, while India Women only managed 10 wins. There have been no abandoned games between them.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Mullanpur Pitch Report
The Mullanpur Stadium in Chandigarh is set to provide batting-friendly conditions for the upcoming India vs Australia women’s ODI. While the new ball may offer slight movement early on, the true pace and bounce of the surface will favour stroke-making. Spinners are unlikely to find much turn, putting the onus on pacers to hit hard lengths and stay disciplined in the middle and death overs.
India Women and Australia Women's Probable Playing XI
India Women
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Nallapureddy Charani
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt
Top Run-Scorers in IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Ellyse Perry – 722 runs
Ellyse Perry has been the cornerstone of Australia’s batting against India, amassing 722 runs in 22 innings since 2008. Averaging 40.11, her classy stroke play has delivered one century and six fifties, with a highest score of 105.
Harmanpreet Kaur – 647 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur has been India’s standout batter against Australia, scoring 647 runs from 20 innings at an impressive average of 38.05. Her unbeaten 171* remains one of the most iconic knocks in women’s cricket history.
Smriti Mandhana – 616 runs
Smriti Mandhana has emerged as India’s stylish run machine against Australia, piling up 616 runs in 16 innings at 38.50. With two centuries and four half-centuries, her top score of 105 reflects her dominance at the top of the order.
Top Wicket-Takers In IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ellyse Perry – 32 wickets
Ellyse Perry has been just as effective with the ball as with the bat, claiming 32 wickets against India in 23 innings since 2008. With a best of 5/19, she averages 25.25 at an economy rate of 4.60. Perry’s ability to deliver breakthroughs with the new ball and maintain pressure throughout the innings has made her a constant threat for Indian batters.
Megan Schutt – 21 wickets
Megan Schutt has been Australia’s strike weapon against India, taking 21 wickets in 14 matches at a sharp average of 24.90. Her best figures of 5/19 underline her match-winning ability. With an economy of just 4.59, Schutt has combined swing and discipline to trouble India’s top order consistently in this rivalry.
Ashleigh Gardner – 19 wickets
Ashleigh Gardner has proved to be a game-changer with the ball, bagging 19 wickets in 15 innings against India. Her best of 5/30 highlights her ability to run through line-ups, while she averages 29.15 at an economy of 4.73.
IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs Key Stats
Australia Women's Key Records
- Ellyse Perry has scored 722 runs in 27 matches at an average of 40.11, including one century, six fifties, and a top score of 105.
- Alyssa Healy has piled up 544 runs in 16 matches at an average of 41.84, with one century, three fifties, and a highest score of 133.
- Beth Mooney has made 465 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 46.50, featuring one century, three fifties, and a best of 125*.
- Phoebe Litchfield has struck 380 runs in just 6 matches at a superb average of 63.33, which includes one century, three fifties, and a highest score of 119.
- Georgia Voll has tallied 173 runs in 3 matches at an outstanding average of 86.50, highlighted by one century with a top score of 101.
- Annabel Sutherland has contributed 168 runs in 7 matches at an average of 28.00, with one century and a highest score of 110.
- Ellyse Perry has scored 53 runs off 47 balls against Radha Yadav in T20Is with two dismissals, but in domestic T20s she smashed 36 off 22 balls without getting out, making the overall battle tilt slightly in Perry’s favour.
- Alyssa Healy has scored 26 runs off 37 balls against Renuka Singh in ODIs with one dismissal, giving Healy a slight upper hand in this contest so far.
India Women's Key Records
- Smriti Mandhana has scored 98 runs off 139 balls against Megan Schutt in ODIs with four dismissals, giving Mandhana a clear upper hand in this matchup so far.
- Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 49 runs off 49 balls against Ashleigh Gardner in ODIs, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 100.0 and currently holding the upper hand in this contest.
- Smriti Mandhana has scored 616 runs in 16 ODIs at an average of 38.50, including 2 centuries and 4 fifties.
- Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 647 runs in 20 ODIs at an average of 38.05, including 1 century and 3 fifties.
- Deepti Sharma has taken 14 wickets in 13 ODIs with best figures of 5/38 at an average of 47.85.
- Radha Yadav has claimed 17 wickets in 16 ODIs with best figures of 4/53 at an average of 28.05.
- Renuka Singh Thakur has picked 5 wickets in 6 ODIs with best figures of 3/45 at an average of 59.00.
- Arundhati Reddy has taken 4 wickets in 1 ODI with best figures of 4/26.
Records Which Could Be Broken In IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI
- Harmanpreet Kaur will play her 150th ODI match in the next match against Australia Women.
- Jemimah Rodrigues is 61 runs away from completing her 1500 ODI runs.
- Deepti Sharma is 6 wickets away from becoming the second-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs.
- Sneh Rana is 3 wickets away from taking 50 wickets in ODIs.
- Ellyse Perry is 6 sixes away from completing 50 sixes in ODIs.
- Phoebe Litchfield is 105 runs away from completing 1000 ODI runs.
- Tahlia McGrath is 2 boundaries away from completing 100 boundaries in ODIs.
- Megan Schutt will play her 100th ODI match if she features against India Women.
- Georgia Wareham is 5 wickets away from taking 50 ODI wickets.