Seizing control early, Australia’s women’s cricket team thrashed India by six wickets in the Brisbane ODI opener, leading the three-match series 1-0. Determined to erase T20I series jitters (lost 1-2), they’re primed to steer the multi-format series.
Ashley Gardner, the dynamic all-rounder, offered a measured take in Hobart. ‘We’ve shone in spots, faltered in others – integration was the game-changer,’ she told reporters. ‘Brisbane was flawless: bowlers primed us, batsmen sealed it smoothly.’
T20 frustration? Acknowledged, but optimism prevails. ‘Camp felt the pinch, yet our self-reliant best is unbeatable. Cling to that assurance.’
Sans injured stars Alice Perry and Kim Garth (quad woes), depth proved pivotal. Gardner nodded to seamless covers.
Bellerive Oval hosts the deciders, demanding versatility. ‘ODIs? Still our powerhouse format,’ she insisted. ‘Brisbane triumph, laced with historical success, surges confidence. Self-focus, streamlined strategies, on-the-fly tweaks – rinse and repeat.’
Prospects analyzed: ‘Gauge conditions live, ditch presets. Bellerive favors batsmen, but India’s World Cup grit persists. Home bounce tilts bowling scales favorably at times.’
Australia’s revival story gains steam, eyeing series whitewash.