Published on: Feb 26, 2026 9:25 am IST | Updated on: Feb 25, 2026 2:31 pm IST
The newly crowned Women’s ODI World Champions, India women, failed in their very first ODI after winning the World Cup. They lost to the multiple-time World Champions in the first of the three women’s ODIs in Brisbane by 6 wickets. The two teams will now collide in the second game of the series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on February 27. A win in this game and the Aussie Women will seal the series in the second game itself. For the women’s ODI world champions, this is a do-or-die game to stay alive in the series. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 2nd ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
The Australian women completely outfoxed the Indian women in the first of the three-match Women’s ODI series. The team looked in total control and will look to go for the kill in Hobart. The Indian women’s team will look to bounce back to stay alive in the series, but it is going to be quite a challenge for them. Playing at home and with their tails up after winning the first game of the series, the Australian women should have the winning probability meter backing them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
AUS-W: 62% win chance IND-W: 36% win chance
Batting at no 4, Mooney scored a brilliant 76 off 79 deliveries and delivered a Player of the Match performance. Expect her to have a good game in Hobart as well.
The Aussie all-rounder has amassed 389 runs from her last 10 ODI outings at a scintillating average of 64.83. She will be a key figure with the ball as well.
The Indian vice-captain scored a fifty in the last game and help her team to post a respected total. With Harmanpreet doubtful for this fixture, a lot will depend on how Smriti handles the pressure at the top.
Shafali will be batting at no 3. She is a free-flow player and could prove a decisive knock when she gets going. Expect her to score over 25 runs in this game.
Check out our prediction for the AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
The newly crowned Women’s ODI World Champions, India Women, find themselves under pressure far sooner than expected. After their triumphant World Cup campaign, the team faltered in the opening ODI of the three‑match series against Australia, losing by six wickets in Brisbane. That defeat has put their momentum in jeopardy.
The second ODI at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on February 27 now becomes a do‑or‑die clash. A win for Australia would seal the series 2‑0, leaving India with nothing but pride to play for in the final game. For the champions, however, victory is essential to keep the series alive and restore confidence.
India’s batting unit must show greater resilience against Australia’s disciplined attack, while the bowlers need to tighten their lines to prevent the hosts from dictating terms. The conditions in Hobart are expected to favor swing and seam early on, making partnerships and patience crucial.
With the series on the line, India Women must summon the same grit and determination that carried them to World Cup glory. Anything less could see their hands slipping away from the series.
The Australian women’s cricket team will head into the Hobart clash with the clear objective of sealing the series on home soil. Having already asserted dominance in the opening WODI, the Aussies will look to maintain their momentum and ensure there is no room for a comeback from the opposition.
The conditions at Hobart traditionally favor disciplined bowling and calculated batting, which suits Australia’s balanced squad perfectly. Their top order has been in fluent form, consistently setting strong platforms, while the middle order has shown resilience in pressure situations. On the bowling front, the pace attack has been sharp with the new ball, and the spinners have chipped in effectively during the middle overs. With the crowd expected to turn up in large numbers, the atmosphere will be charged, adding to the home advantage.
For Australia, the key will be to stay composed, execute their plans, and capitalize on their strengths. At the same time, the match offers them a chance to avenge their Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal loss to this very opponent. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 62 AUS-W won: 50 IND-W won: 12 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: W NR W W L RECENT form AUSTRALIA WOMEN: W W W L W
In 62 previous meetings between the two sides in Women’s ODIs, Australia Women have sheerly dominated with 50 wins, whereas India Women have registered only 12 wins.
How will the two teams, i.e., the India and Australian women, fare in the 2nd ODI match of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026? Let’s take a look.
Alyssa Healy (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alana King
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur/Amanjot Kaur/Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI match of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 between India Women and Australia Women at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Australia Women are likely to opt for batting first if they win the toss at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The surface offers early assistance to pacers but settles well for stroke play, making runs on the board valuable. India Women, meanwhile, may prefer chasing under lights with dew a possible factor.
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage will take place on Star Sports Network channels.
After securing a comprehensive victory in the opening ODI of the series, the Australian women are well-suited for yet another victory. They will be looking to get the better of the Indian women yet again and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Playing at home, they should once again start as the favorites ahead of this fixture. Therefore, as per our prediction, Australia Women is expected to win the AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd ODI of the India Women’s Tour of Australia 2026.
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