Having dominated the series so far, Australia might look to rotate their squad, offering chances to fringe players while maintaining their winning rhythm ahead of the T20 series.
During his time away from the Test and T20I squads, Indian ODI vice-captain focused on refining his technique to cope with bounce.
Rawal had already made headlines by becoming the fastest woman to 500 runs in WODIs, surpassing former England captain Charlotte Edwards' record.
Smriti Mandhana (109) and Pratika Rawal (122) added 212 runs for the first wicket, which is India's highest opening stand in ICC Women's World Cup
India batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said that returning to an upright batting stance has helped him regain confidence and consistency, allowing him to adapt better to varied conditions at home and overseas. Speaking after India's two-wicket loss to Australia in the second ODI, Iyer said he had been working on his technique over the past year and decided to revert to the more upright stance that he used in his formative years. "The technique I've got lately is not something that I've changed suddenly. Since last year, I wanted to have an upright stance, especially on wickets where the bounce is a little more than expected," Iyer, who made 61 off 77 balls, said at the post-match press conference. "I worked with my coach on it, and it has been suiting me quite well. I grew up playing with that kind of stance, so I just thought of going back to my old method and seeing how it works out," he added. Iyer said being able to tweak his stance according to the conditions has become an ...
Smriti already holds the record for most Women's ODI centuries for India
Indian bowlers fail to take wickets at regular intervals as the Aussies clinch the 3-match ODI series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Harmanpreet Kaur's side must win to secure the last semifinal spot, but any more errors could leave them relying on other results.
India are currently on the number four spot in the points table with 4 points to their name in 5 matches
Rohit Sharma surpassed Sourav Ganguly to become India's third-highest ODI run-scorer with a gritty 73 against Australia at Adelaide Oval.
The Adelaide Oval, renowned for its scenic beauty and balanced playing conditions, is traditionally more favorable for batting.
The live streaming of the ODI series between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. India need to defend 265 runs to level the three-match series
Rohit Sharma battled rust and pressure to score a gritty 73 at the Adelaide Oval, rebuilding India's innings after early setbacks in the second ODI.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI in Adelaide: Virat Kohli fails again, registers back-to-back ducks
Adelaide typically favours spin, making a strong case for Kuldeep Yadav, the top wicket-taker from Asia Cup 2025, to replace Washington Sundar, who had little impact with bat or ball in the 1st ODI.
Under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, AUS put on a strong performance in the 1st ODI in Perth, successfully chasing down the 132-run target (via DLS method) with ease, winning by seven wickets.
According to reports, the opener appeared somewhat different than usual, with those close to the action noting that he seemed "off" and not his usual self.
Rishabh Pant is set to return to professional cricket. His absence from key tournaments like the Asia Cup and the Test series against the West Indies was felt deeply by Team India.
For Afghanistan, the series is a crucial step in their buildup to the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup and the ICC U19 World Cup 2026
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team's narrow four-run defeat to England as "heartbreaking", admitting that despite dominating large parts of the contest, they once again failed to cross the finish line in Women's World Cup group encounter here on Sunday. With Smriti Mandhana going strong on 88 and India needing just 56 runs off 54 balls and seven wickets in hand, they appeared on course for victory. But England fought back brilliantly to clinch their fourth successive win and confirm a semifinal berth alongside Australia and South Africa. "Smriti's wicket was the turning point for us. It's a heartbreaking moment," Harmanpreet said at the post-match presentation. It was all under control while Mandhana and Harmanpreet were in the middle, but neither could anchor the chase. Earlier Heather Knight's 109 anchored England's total of 288/8 before India finished agonisingly short at 284/6. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith triggered the collapse, removing the elegant left-hande