India's Women Shine with Key Half-Centuries Against Australia in ODI Clash

In the second ODI against Australia, India's women's cricket team posted a competitive total of 251 runs, thanks to significant contributions from opener Pratika Rawal and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Rawal's 52 and Kaur's 54 helped stabilize the innings after a shaky middle phase. As India looks to level the series, this match promises to be an exciting contest. Read on to find out more about the match highlights and key performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 27, 2026, 15:12 IST

India Sets Competitive Total in Second ODI

Hobart: In a thrilling encounter, opener Pratika Rawal scored 52 runs, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 54 runs, leading India to a formidable total of 251/9 against Australia in the second women's ODI held in Hobart on Friday.

Pratika's innings, which included six boundaries off 81 balls, set a solid foundation for the team. Harmanpreet's performance was crucial, especially after a shaky middle phase, as India seeks to level the series, currently trailing 0-1 in the three-match contest against the hosts.

Rawal and Smriti Mandhana (31) formed a strong opening partnership of 78 runs, capitalizing on favorable batting conditions. However, poor shot selection once again put India in a precarious position during the match.

Mandhana was dismissed after missing a paddle sweep, resulting in her leg-stump being hit by a delivery from Ashleigh Gardner (2/39). Jemimah Rodrigues (11) also fell victim to a loose shot outside the off-stump, caught behind off Annabel Sutherland (2/37).

Deepti Sharma (1) was caught at deep midwicket while attempting to accelerate the scoring against Alana King (2/41), who also dismissed the dangerous Richa Ghosh for 22 runs through a leg-before wicket.

Kashvee Gautam (25) played a pivotal role, forming a crucial 55-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Harmanpreet, which helped India surpass the 200-run mark.

Brief scores: India Women 251/9 in 50 overs (Pratika Rawal 52, Harmanpreet Kaur 54; Annabel Sutherland 2/37) vs Australia.