Australia Crush India in Hobart as Young Stars Seal ODI Series
Australia’s young guns have delivered a statement performance, overpowering India in Hobart and sealing the ODI series with authority.
Chasing a competitive target of 252, the home side made it look far more comfortable than the scorecard might suggest. India had earlier posted 251 after choosing to bat first, with key contributions from the experienced core. There was a steady half-century from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and a composed innings at the top from Pratika Rawal . But while the platform was solid, the scoring rate never truly exploded. And against Australia, that can be costly.
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The chase began with an early breakthrough when Alyssa Healy fell cheaply. For a brief moment, India sensed an opening. But what followed was a masterclass in controlled aggression.
Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll completely shifted the momentum. They built a dominant partnership that dismantled India’s bowling plans. Litchfield was fluent and fearless, striking 80 with intent. Voll was just as impressive, bringing up a brilliant century, her second in One Day Internationals and earning Player of the Match honors.
Their partnership didn’t just add runs. It erased pressure. By the time India managed to break through, the game had already tilted heavily in Australia’s favor.
Even when wickets fell late in the innings, there was no panic. The required run rate was under control. The middle order calmly finished the job, securing a five-wicket win and clinching the ODI leg of this multi-format series.
For India, this defeat raises important questions. The batting showed resilience but lacked urgency during key phases. Against a side as clinical as Australia, maintaining momentum is crucial. Strike rotation and acceleration in the middle overs could be areas to reassess before the next clash.
For Australia, this is another reminder of their depth. Even with lineup adjustments and injury concerns earlier in the series, the next generation continues to step up. Young talent is not just filling gaps, it is winning matches.
With one more ODI to play in Hobart before the teams move on to the Test match in Perth, India will be desperate to respond and restore balance in the series. Australia, meanwhile, will look to tighten their grip and carry this momentum forward.
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