Australia and India began their inaugural women's ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane at 1:50 pm local time (2:50 pm AEDT). Pratika Rawal returned to open for India after a World Cup injury, while Shafali Verma dropped to the middle order. The match was played under high‑20s temperatures, cloud cover and a sea breeze that could aid swing, with thunderstorms lingering but expected to clear by mid‑afternoon.
Australia vs India: First Women's ODI Begins in Brisbane
Australia and India kick off their first women's ODI at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, with Pratika Rawal returning to the crease and Shafali Verma moving to the middle order.