AUSW vs INDW 2nd ODI: Georgia Voll’s Masterclass Shatters India’s Hopes as Aussies Clinch the Series

Hey Cricket Fanatics! If you tuned into the 2nd ODI between Australia and India Women at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, you know it was an absolute rollercoaster. Spoiler alert: The Women in Yellow have done it again! Chasing down 252 like it was a walk in the park, Australia secured a massive 5-wicket win, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Let’s break down all the explosive moments, the heartbreak, and the sheer brilliance of this clash.

The Setup: India’s Steady Start but Familiar Stumbles

India won the toss and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur confidently chose to bat first on a pitch that looked like an absolute paradise for batters. The goal was simple: put a 300+ total on the board.

• The Highlights: Opener Pratika Rawal anchored the top order with a gritty 52 off 81 balls, while Harmanpreet Kaur played a fighting captain's knock of 54 off 70 balls. We even saw some late-stage fight from the lower order, with Kashvee Gautam chipping in a handy 25.
• The Collapse: Despite the solid foundation, India lost momentum during the crucial middle overs. Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King (taking 2 wickets each) kept the pressure on. The dreaded "same mistakes" haunted the Indian side again—poor shot selection and losing wickets in bunches meant they had to settle for a below-par 251/9.

The Chase: The Litchfield-Voll Carnage

If you thought 252 was going to be a tricky target, Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll had entirely different plans. They turned the chase into a viral highlight reel!

• Phoebe Litchfield (80 off 62): Absolute destruction at the top. Litchfield set an aggressive tempo early on, smashing 11 boundaries and a six, making the Indian bowlers sweat from the get-go.
• Georgia Voll (101 off 82): The undeniable star of the show. Voll scored a breathtaking, rapid-fire century to easily bag the Player of the Match award. Hitting 13 fours and a six, her knock made a total mockery of the run chase.

Thanks to this brutal assault, Australia cruised to the target in just 36.1 overs—winning with a massive 83 balls to spare!

Turning Points: What Went Wrong for Team India?

Let's keep it real—while the Aussies were phenomenally ruthless, India handed over a lot of the momentum themselves.

• Butterfingers: Dropped catches cost India dearly. In international cricket, you simply cannot drop in-form batters like Voll and expect to win against the World Champions.
• Toothless Bowling Phase: Once the Litchfield-Voll partnership got going, the Indian bowling attack struggled to find a breakthrough, looking largely ineffective against the relentless counter-attack.

 The Final Verdict

Australia was simply too good, sealing the series with pure, unadulterated dominance. For Team India, it's back to the drawing board. They have a lot of pride to play for in the final match, but they urgently need to fix their middle-order stutters and fielding woes.