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India Bats First in Healy's Last Stand
24 Feb
Summary
- India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI.
- This ODI series marks Australian skipper Alyssa Healy's final career matches.
- India enters the series with momentum from a recent T20I series victory.
India won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the initial ODI of their three-match series at The Gabba. The focus is on the marquee players as the teams transition to the 50-over format.
India arrives with confidence, having secured a 2-1 victory in the preceding T20I series, which featured strong individual performances. Smriti Mandhana led the run-scoring for India, while Georgia Voll was a standout for Australia. India's bowlers, with Arundhati Reddy and Shree Charani at the forefront, also demonstrated effective control.
This series transitions to ODIs, where Australia holds a dominant historical record as seven-time world champions. However, India seeks to leverage their T20I momentum. Notably, this series signifies the international farewell for Australian captain Alyssa Healy, a celebrated wicketkeeper-batter, who will retire post-series.
Both captains expressed their team's mindset. India's Harmanpreet Kaur highlighted the strategic decision to bat first, aiming for a positive and fun outing. Australia's Alyssa Healy acknowledged India's strong start to the tour and emphasized the importance of a solid start in the ODIs, noting the absence of key players due to injuries sustained in the third T20I.
