Injury clouds hang over Australia’s campaign as their women’s ODI series against India begins at Brisbane’s Gabba. All-round maestro Ellyse Perry and fiery pacer Kim Garth have been withdrawn from all three matches due to quad injuries sustained in the T20I decider.
Healy announced the absences during the toss, where India called correctly and chose to bat. Garth’s Monday scan confirmed the strain, and Perry joins her on the sidelines. Their Test participation hinges on fitness timelines. Megan Schutt returns to the fold, strengthening the seam attack alongside debutant Lucy Hamilton.
Fresh off a T20I series victory and their 2025 World Cup success, India enters with high spirits. This is their first ODI outing since lifting the trophy, offering a chance to challenge Australia’s ODI hegemony—where the hosts have won seven World Cups and rarely falter against India.
The Gabba pitch promises a thriller. Australia’s resilience will be tested without two key players, while India dreams of a double triumph. A series win under Harmanpreet would be legendary. As openers stride out, the battle for supremacy intensifies.