Day 2 of the women’s day-night Test at WACA saw Australia consolidate its position, with India slipping to 105 for 6 and a 20-run deficit lingering from the first innings.
India’s first essay closed at 198 after the toss mishap. Rodrigues’ 52 (7×4 off 84) led, with Verma 35 and Gautam 34*. Sutherland (4wkts), Hamilton (3), Brown (2), Gardner (1) excelled.
Australia surged to 323, led by Perry’s 76 partnering Sutherland’s epic 129 (17×4, 171b) for 128 runs, plus 54 with Mooney (19). India’s bowlers: Satghare 4, Sharma/Gaud 2 each, Rana/Verma 1.
Second innings woes: Mandhana gone at 2/1, Verma at 10/2. Raval’s 43* (6×4, 84b) rescued via 28 w/ Rodrigues (14), 26 w/ Kaur (11), 23* w/ Rana (14*, 2×4).
Hamilton’s 3 wickets, Sutherland’s 2, Brown’s 1 keep Australia favorites. With key partnerships forming late, India’s resolve will be tested in this pulsating contest.