Australia Women Beat India Women by 19 Runs in 2nd T20I at Manuka Oval
Australia Women defeated India Women by 19 runs in the 2nd T20I of the India Women tour of Australia, 2026 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. A brilliant knock from Georgia Voll and a clinical all-round bowling performance powered the hosts to a competitive 163/5 before restricting India to 144/9 in 20 overs.
Australia Women Post 163/5 After Voll–Mooney Masterclass
After India Women won the toss and opted to bowl, Australia Women made the most of the batting-friendly conditions.
Georgia Voll Leads the Charge
Young opener Georgia Voll played a stunning innings of 88 runs off 57 balls, smashing 11 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 154.39. She anchored the innings beautifully and stitched a match-defining 128-run opening partnership with wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.
Mooney contributed a steady 46 off 39 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking while Voll accelerated. The duo laid a solid platform, taking Australia to 128/1 in 14.5 overs.
Middle-Order Contributions
- Phoebe Litchfield: 6 (5)
- Ellyse Perry: 7 (10)
- Ashleigh Gardner: 10* (9)
Despite a few quick wickets in the death overs, Australia managed to finish at 163/5 in 20 overs, scoring at a healthy run rate of 8.15.
Best Bowlers for India Women
- Arundhati Reddy: 2/30 (4 overs)
- Renuka Singh Thakur: 1/27 (4 overs)
Arundhati struck twice in quick succession, removing both Mooney and Voll, but the damage had already been done.
India Women Fall Short at 144/9
Chasing 164, India Women started aggressively during the powerplay, scoring 54 runs in the first six overs.
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Promising Start by Openers
- Shafali Verma: 29 (23)
- Smriti Mandhana: 31 (24)
The pair added 57 runs for the first wicket, giving India a solid start. However, once Shafali fell to Sophie Molineux, the momentum shifted.
Middle-Order Struggles
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur fought hard with 36 off 30 balls, including five boundaries. She shared a crucial 55-run stand with Richa Ghosh (19 off 20), keeping India in the hunt.
But regular wickets in the death overs derailed the chase. India lost 6 wickets for just 18 runs between the 17th and 19th overs.
Late Cameo Not Enough
Kranti Gaud played a quick cameo of 12 off 5 balls* (1 four, 1 six), but the required rate had climbed too high by then. India eventually finished at 144/9 in 20 overs, falling short by 19 runs.
Australia’s Bowlers Seal the Win
Australia’s bowling attack was disciplined and clinical in crunch moments.
- Ashleigh Gardner: 3/22 (4 overs)
- Annabel Sutherland: 2/18 (4 overs)
- Kim Garth: 2/16 (3 overs)
- Sophie Molineux: 2/37 (4 overs)
Gardner was particularly impressive, breaking key partnerships and tightening the screws in the middle overs. Sutherland and Garth delivered crucial breakthroughs in the death overs to shut the door on India.
Key Moments of the Match
- 🔹 128-run opening stand between Voll and Mooney
- 🔹 Gardner’s three-wicket haul in the middle overs
- 🔹 India losing 4 wickets in the final three overs
- 🔹 Clinical fielding effort, including two run-outs by Australia
Match Summary
Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I
Series: India Women tour of Australia, 2026
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Toss: India Women won the toss and chose to bowl
Australia Women: 163/5 (20 overs)
India Women: 144/9 (20 overs)
Result: Australia Women won by 19 runs
Conclusion
Australia Women delivered a complete team performance to secure a 19-run victory in Canberra. Georgia Voll’s explosive 88 laid the foundation, while Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round brilliance ensured India Women never gained full control of the chase.
With this win, Australia Women take crucial momentum in the T20I series, while India Women will look to bounce back stronger in the upcoming fixture.
Stay tuned for more updates from the India Women tour of Australia, 2026.
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