The ICC Women's ODI World Cup will be held in India starting September 30, with a total of 8 teams participating, and all team squads have been announced.
Sports News: The Indian women's cricket team will evaluate their preparations for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 by playing a three-match ODI series against Australia at home from September 14. This series is a crucial opportunity for Team India to test their strategy and performance before the World Cup. The ICC Women's ODI World Cup will be held in India from September 30, with a total of eight teams participating.
All teams have announced their squads. This three-match ODI series, to be played in India before the World Cup, will prove to be a test of both strengths and weaknesses for Team India.
Team India's Record Against Australia
The ODI record of the Indian women's team against Australia has been one-sided so far. A total of 56 ODIs have been played between the two teams, in which Team India has won only 10 matches, while Australia has secured victory in 46 matches. Talking about the last five ODI encounters, Australia has won all of them. It is clear that winning this series will not be easy for the Indian team.
Australia's b bowling and the opening strategy of their top-order batsmen could prove challenging for Team India. Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur will have the most significant roles for India in this series. Both players have performed well against Australia in past matches. Runs from their bats will be decisive in the direction of Team India's victory.
In particular, Smriti Mandhana's flair and Harmanpreet's experienced playing style can strengthen the Indian batting. Their performance in this series before the World Cup will help boost the Indian team's confidence and test their strategy.
Series Schedule and Venues
The first match of this three-match ODI series will be played on September 14 at the Mullanpur Stadium in New Chandigarh. The second match will be held at the same venue on September 17. The third and final match of the series will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 20.
