NEW DELHI: Top-order batters Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry struck dazzling tons as Australia delivered a dominating batting display to hammer India by 122 runs in the second Women’s ODI in Brisbane on Sunday.
Young Voll smashed an 87-ball 101 — her maiden century in only her second ODI — while veteran Perry hit a superb 75-ball 105, studded with six sixes and seven fours as Australia posted a towering 371 for 8 after opting to bat.
In reply, India were bundled out for 249 inside 45 overs as Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney also contributed significantly to Australia’s imposing total — their third-highest score in women’s ODIs. While Litchfield scored a 63-ball 60, Mooney added 56 off just 44 as India’s bowling attack struggled to contain the Australian batters.
Despite a half-century from Richa Ghosh (52) and a promising 46 not out from debutant Minnu Mani, India were bowled out for 249.
Annabel Sutherland starred with the ball for Australia, claiming 4 wickets for 38 runs. Her performance proved crucial in restricting the Indian run chase.
Australia’s innings began with a brisk opening partnership of 130 runs between Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield. The stand ended in the 20th over when Litchfield was dismissed by Saima Thakor.
Voll and Perry then combined for a 92-run partnership for the second wicket. Voll’s innings concluded at 101 off 87 balls, an impressive knock featuring 12 fours, witnessed by her friends and family.
Perry and Mooney then continued the onslaught, adding 98 runs in just 69 balls, pushing Australia past 300.
Perry’s dismissal for 105, bowled by Deepti Sharma, triggered a mini-collapse as Australia lost six wickets for 30 runs.
Tahlia McGrath’s unbeaten 20 off 12 balls ensured Australia finished with a formidable total of 371.
For India, Saima Thakor’s 3-62 was the only notable bowling performance. Priya Mishra had a forgettable outing, conceding 88 runs in her 10 overs, the most expensive figures by an Indian bowler in women’s ODIs.
India’s reply saw them surpass their total of 100 from the series opener. Several batters, including Richa Ghosh, Minnu Mani, Jemimah Rodrigues, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, made starts. However, none were able to emulate the sustained aggression of Voll and Perry.
Smriti Mandhana was dismissed early by Kim Garth. Harleen Deol also fell cheaply soon after the powerplay.
Richa Ghosh and Harmanpreet Kaur attempted to rebuild the innings with a 66-run partnership. Ghosh’s dismissal, bowled by Alana King, broke the partnership.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues added 37 runs before the Indian captain was caught off Megan Schutt’s bowling. Rodrigues contributed 43 runs off 39 balls before being dismissed by Sophie Molineux.
Minnu Mani’s unbeaten 46, batting with the tailenders, helped India cross 200. However, they fell well short of the target, being bowled out for 249 in 44.5 overs.
The third and final ODI will be played at the WACA Ground in Perth on December 11.
Brief Scores: Australia 371/8 (Ellyse Perry 105, Georgia Voll 101; Saima Thakor 3-62) beat to India 249 (Richa Ghosh 54, Minnu Mani 46 not out; Annabel Sutherland 4-39) by 122 runs
