In a crucial development for the second Women’s One-Day International held in Mullanpur on Wednesday (September 17, 2025), Australian captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bowl first against India.
Both competing nations have made two strategic adjustments to their playing elevens for this anticipated clash. For the host nation, India has brought in Arundhati Reddy and Renuka Singh, who replace Jemimah Rodrigues and Shree Charani respectively. Meanwhile, the Australian squad, aiming to extend their current series advantage, introduced Darcie Brown and Georgia Voll, with Kim Garth and Phoebe Litchfield making way.
Australia currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, setting the stage for an intense battle where India will be eager to level the score and Australia determined to secure an unassailable lead.
Confirmed Teams for the Second ODI:
India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud.
Australia: Alyssa Healy (wicket-keeper/captain), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt.