The Indian women’s team received a timely injury update that could swing the ODI series momentum. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is all set to play the second match against Australia in Hobart on Friday, as confirmed by Deepti Sharma. This follows Kaur’s knee tweak in the rain-affected first ODI, which Australia chased down comfortably by six wickets.
Coming off a thrilling 2-1 T20I win, India desperately needs a response. Deepti, speaking ahead of the game, delivered optimism: ‘She (Harmanpreet) is fit and fine.’ The captain’s blow came mid-battle with Megan Schutt, but scans and recovery have her primed.
Deepti dissected the opener candidly. ‘We truly played well collectively. The result hurt, but we’re a team forging ahead. Expect a fiercer comeback,’ she promised. Internal belief remains rock-solid. ‘Definitely, I trust the group implicitly whenever we compete. Best cricket awaits in the next outing.’
Bellerive Oval’s surface drew scrutiny. ‘It spun sharply in my prior games, aiding spinners. Practice today showed good pace and carry though. We’re skill-focused,’ Deepti analyzed. Bowling plans? Pragmatic as ever. ‘Simple approach, mirroring the first match. I don’t control selections – management decides. My role is clear: contribute maximally.’
Kaur’s availability restores batting depth and on-field nous, critical against a formidable Australian unit. As the series teeters, this clash promises fireworks, with India hungry to even the score and keep white-ball supremacy dreams alive Down Under.