The action shifts to Hobart as AUS Women look to seal the series against IND Women in the second ODI. After a convincing victory in Brisbane, the hosts are confident, but the visitors showed glimpses of brilliance with the bat. With fantasy giants like Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney in the mix, this match at Bellerive Oval promises high octane action for your fantasy contests.
Match Details
- Match: AUS Women vs IND Women (2nd ODI)
- Date: 27 Feb 2026
- Time: 09:20 AM IST (14:50 Local Time)
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar App & Website
- TV: Star Sports Network
Weather Report
Hobart is expected to be cool and partly cloudy. The temperature will hover around 18°C with 65% humidity. The wind factor at this open ground often aids swing bowlers early on. There is a minimal chance of rain, so we should get a full game.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The surface at Bellerive Oval generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball, but the stats heavily favor the faster bowlers here.
- Pitch Nature: Balanced with assistance for seamers.
- Pace vs Spin: Pacers have taken 47 wickets in the last 5 matches, compared to just 22 wickets by spinners.
- Avg Score: The average first innings score is 251 runs.
- Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy teams with swing bowlers and technical batters who can handle the moving ball. Spinners might struggle unless they vary their pace well.
Team Form & Head to-Head
AUS Women
- Last 5 Matches: W L W W W
- Form: They are in dominant form, having won the first ODI comfortably by chasing down the target.
- H2H: They have a massive advantage with 13 wins against India in recent times.
IND Women
- Last 5 Matches: L W W A W
- Form: India struggled to defend a low total in the last game but has a strong batting lineup capable of bouncing back.
- H2H: They have managed only 3 wins in head to-head encounters.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Ellyse Perry is marked as UNAVAILABLE for this match.
- Kim Garth and Lucy Hamilton are also UNAVAILABLE.
- Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland are fully fit and available.
Probable Playing XI
AUS Women
Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
IND Women
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Kashvee Gautam, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud, Renuka Singh
Key Players to Watch
- Ashleigh Gardner: She is the top fantasy asset right now, averaging 119 points in this series. With 3 wickets and runs on the board in the last game, she is a default Captaincy choice.
- Beth Mooney: The most reliable batter for Australia. She scored a match winning 76 runs in the previous game and plays the anchor role perfectly.
- Smriti Mandhana: India's hope relies on her start. She looked good for her 58 runs in the first ODI and enjoys the ball coming onto the bat.
- Annabel Sutherland: At Bellerive Oval, her hit the-deck bowling style is very effective. She scored 48 runs recently and is a key all rounder.
- Kashvee Gautam: A surprise package for India, she accumulated 85 fantasy points recently with her all round abilities.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Beth Mooney
- Smriti Mandhana
- Annabel Sutherland
Mega League Differential Picks
- Megan Schutt: With the overcast conditions and 47 pacer wickets at this venue recently, she can destroy the top order.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: She has been quiet recently but is a big match player who is often ignored in fantasy leagues when out of form.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given the home conditions and the history at Bellerive Oval, AUS Women are the clear favorites. Their pace attack is better suited to exploit the conditions compared to India's spin heavy reliance. However, if Smriti Mandhana fires, India can put up a fight.
Disclaimer
This analysis is based on research and stats. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.