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The stage is set for a thrilling transition to the 50-over format as India Women take on Australia Women in the 1st ODI of the multi-format tour. After clinching a historic 2-1 T20I series win, the reigning world champions, India, carry massive psychological momentum into Brisbane.
However, the “invincible” Australians have a score to settle. This match also marks the beginning of the end of an era, as legendary skipper Alyssa Healy returns to lead the side in her final international ODI series. With the multi-format trophy points on the line, the Gabba is expected to witness a high-intensity battle between the world’s top two sides.
Australia Women vs India Women 1st ODI Match Odds
Despite India’s recent T20 success and their 2025 World Cup semifinal victory over the Aussies, bookmakers still lean toward the home side due to their incredible historical record in the 50-over format on home soil.
| Platform | Australia Women Win Odds | India Women Win Odds | Toss Odds (AUS W) | Toss Odds (IND W) |
| 1xBet | 1.42 | 2.72 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| Stake | 1.40 | 2.75 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Parimatch | 1.43 | 2.70 | 1.92 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.42 | 2.80 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
Australia Women vs India Women 1st ODI Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
| Match | AUS-W vs IND-W, 1st ODI |
| Tournament | India Women tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM LOCAL, 9:20 AM IST, 3:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
Australia Women vs India Women Squads
India sees the return of Harleen Deol and Pratika Rawal, while Kashvee Gautam bolsters the pace attack. Australia welcomes back Alyssa Healy and star spinner Alana King, who were absent during the T20Is.
Australia Women Squad
Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
India Women Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (wk).
Pitch Report of The Gabba, Brisbane
The Gabba is famous for its “true” bounce and pace. It is traditionally a paradise for fast bowlers early on, but it transforms into a superb batting track as the game progresses.
| Aspect | Details |
| Pitch Behaviour | Fast and bouncy. The “green tinge” usually helps pacers in the first 10–15 overs. |
| Batting Assistance | Excellent once the initial shine of the ball wears off. The consistent bounce allows for horizontal bat shots (cuts and pulls). |
| Bowling Assistance | Pacers like Renuka Singh and Darcie Brown will find significant carry. Spinners will need to rely on over-spin to use the bounce. |
| Boundary Dimensions | Large square boundaries (~68m) and long straight boundaries (~75m) make running between wickets vital. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 240–260. A score above 280 is considered very safe. |
| Toss Impact | Captains often prefer to bowl first to exploit the early moisture and movement, especially with a 1:30 PM start. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
| Temperature | 28°C (Warm afternoon) |
| Weather | Mostly clear with some scattered clouds. |
| Precipitation | 15% chance of light showers (Unlikely to affect the result). |
| Humidity | 62% (May help swing bowlers under lights). |
Australia and India Head-to-Head in ODIs
While Australia leads the historical tally, India has won the most recent high-stakes encounter (the 2025 World Cup Semifinal).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 61 |
| Won by AUS Women | 49 |
| Won by IND Women | 12 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
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Key Players to Watch
| Players | Recent ODI Form / Stats |
| Smriti Mandhana (IND) | Averages nearly 50 against Australia; scored 82 in the T20I series decider. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (IND) | Scored 127* in the last ODI encounter against Australia in the World Cup. |
| Alyssa Healy (AUS) | Returning from injury; she holds the record for the highest score by a captain in World Cups (142). |
| Annabel Sutherland (AUS) | A lethal all-rounder who recently took a 5-wicket haul against India. |
| Deepti Sharma (IND) | World No. 1 all-rounder; her 10-over spells are crucial for drying up runs in the middle. |
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