Australia and India kicked off their women’s ODI series at Allan Border Field in Brisbane at 1:50 pm local time (2:50 pm AEDT). Pratika Rawal returned to open for India after her World Cup injury, while Shafali Verma moved to the middle order. The match began under a breezy, cloud‑shaded sky with temperatures in the high 20s, offering conditions that could aid swing bowling. Thunderstorms had peppered the region earlier but were expected to clear by mid‑afternoon.
Australia vs India: Women’s ODI opens in Brisbane
Australia and India opened their women's ODI series at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, with Pratika Rawal returning to the top of the order and Shafali Verma dropping to the middle.