Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry Star as Australia Clinch Series with Big Win
Australia Crush India by 122 Runs as Voll and Perry Shine
Georgia Voll’s maiden ODI century and Ellyse Perry’s fastest hundred propelled Australia to a dominant 122-run victory over India in Brisbane, clinching the three-match series with a game to spare.
Playing only her second ODI, Voll’s 101 anchored Australia’s innings, while Perry unleashed a brutal counterattack to score 105 off 72 balls. Their efforts helped Australia post a mammoth 371/8, their highest total against India in ODIs.
Australia’s Batting Dominance
Opting to bat, Australia’s openers, Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, laid a solid foundation with a 130-run stand. After cautious early overs, the duo accelerated, with Voll reaching her half-century in just 43 balls. Litchfield made 60 before falling to Saima Thakor, but Voll continued to punish India’s bowlers, reaching her maiden century off 84 deliveries.
Ellyse Perry then joined the party, smashing boundaries at will. Her 43-ball fifty included a powerful display against debutant Minnu Mani, and she converted it into her third ODI century—her fastest—off just 72 balls. A late cameo from Beth Mooney (56 off 44) further lifted Australia, despite a late wobble that saw them lose quick wickets.
India’s Bowling Struggles
India’s bowlers had a tough outing, with most leaking runs at alarming rates. Thakor was the standout with figures of 3 for 62, while debutant Minnu Mani took 2 for 72, including Perry’s prized wicket. Deepti Sharma bowled economically, conceding under six an over, but it wasn’t enough to contain Australia’s onslaught.
India’s Faltering Chase
Set a daunting target of 372, India struggled to gain momentum. Opening with Richa Ghosh, the visitors crawled to 45/1 in the powerplay after losing Smriti Mandhana cheaply. Annabel Sutherland’s four-wicket haul ensured India never recovered from early setbacks.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Ghosh put together a 66-run stand, but their lack of urgency proved costly. Ghosh’s 68-ball fifty ended when Alana King bowled her around the legs, and Kaur followed soon after.
Jemimah Rodrigues (43) and Minnu Mani (46* on debut) fought valiantly, but regular wickets derailed the chase. India were bundled out for 249 in 44.5 overs, falling 122 runs short.
Key Performers
Georgia Voll
The 20-year-old announced herself with a composed 101 off 84 balls, laying the foundation for Australia’s imposing total.
Ellyse Perry
Displaying her trademark elegance and power, Perry smashed 105 off 72 balls, sparing no Indian bowler during her whirlwind knock.
Annabel Sutherland
With figures of 4 for 39, Sutherland spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack, dismantling India’s middle order.
Minnu Mani
On debut, Mani impressed with her all-round efforts—taking two wickets and scoring an unbeaten 46 while running out of partners.
Brief Scores
- Australia: 371/8 in 50 overs (Ellyse Perry 105, Georgia Voll 101, Phoebe Litchfield 60, Beth Mooney 56; Saima Thakor 3-62, Minnu Mani 2-71)
- India: 249 in 44.5 overs (Richa Ghosh 54, Minnu Mani 46*, Jemimah Rodrigues 43; Annabel Sutherland 4-39)
Looking Ahead
With an unassailable 2-0 lead, Australia will look to complete a series whitewash in the third and final ODI at Perth’s WACA on Wednesday, December 11. Can India bounce back and salvage pride, or will Australia dominate again? Stay tuned to EchoCricket.com for the latest updates and analysis!
