IND-W Vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Game Between India Women And Australia Women?

A pivotal rematch waits in Mullanpur on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, when India Women take on Australia Women in the second One Day International of their series. After a convincing defeat in the opener, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team find themselves under pressure—both to level the series and to build momentum just two weeks before the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 begins.

The Stakes

Australia are looking to seal the series, having chased down India’s total of 281 with more than five overs to spare in the first ODI. Their win was emphatic, powered by some strong batting and disciplined bowling. India, meanwhile, despite a decent batting showing, were undone by dropped catches and failure to maintain pressure with the ball.

For the hosts, rewriting that script is essential—not just for pride, but for confidence. With the World Cup looming (starting Sept 30), India need to show that they can adapt, respond under pressure, and avoid the mistakes that handed Australia easy moments. Australia, on the other hand, will aim to further sharpen their rhythm and test their combinations ahead of big challenges.

Recent Form & Head‑to‑Head Trends

In the recent first ODI at Mullanpur, Australia chased down India’s 281 for 7 in 44.1 overs, losing just two wickets in what was one of the more assured chases in women’s ODI cricket this year.
India’s batting‑line showed fight: Pratika Rawal (64), Smriti Mandhana (58) among others laid the foundation, but lapses in fielding and suboptimal bowling at critical junctures cost them.
Ground record: Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is hosting its first international women’s matches with this series. It has a capacity of around 38,000.
Head‑to‑head: Historically, Australia have held the upper hand in ODIs against India Women. Recent results favour Australia, but India have also had strong patches. The ability to perform under pressure often separates the sides in this rivalry.

Venue Insights: Mullanpur (New Chandigarh Stadium)

The Mullanpur stadium is still relatively new to international matches. Some points worth noting:

Capacity: ~38,000. Fully floodlit. Modern amenities.
Pitch behavior: Early indications (from domestic matches, IPL games for men, etc.) suggest a batting-friendly surface with decent bounce. The ball travels well. However, shorter boundaries and outfield speed may be moderated by windy conditions or dew under lights.
First couple of overs may help the pacers (due to hardness and freshness of pitch), but as the game progresses, spin is likely to play a bigger role. Also, early batting will be crucial, because batting second may bring dew or changing lighting conditions.
Because this is among the first women’s ODIs here, ground staff, pitch preparation, and local conditions (weather, lighting) may still have minor fluctuations.

Key Players & Matchups to Watch

Here are the critical players and engagements that could decide the game.

Player	Role	What Needs to Happen
Smriti Mandhana	Opener/Vice‑Captain	Mandhana has regained top form recently. Big responsibility to set a solid platform, avoid early loss. Her starts in ODIs often calm the innings.
Pratika Rawal & Harleen Deol	Top/Middle Order	Need to build on their starts and convert into big scores. Rawal’s 64 in the first game showed potential, but more partnerships will be needed.
Harmanpreet Kaur	Captain / Middle Order	Must lead by example; stop panic shots, rotate strike, accumulate. Also needs to manage bowling/depth decisions.
Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy	Pace Attack	Early wickets and maintaining tight lines will be crucial. Australia’s top order is dangerous. Any opening breakthroughs would shift momentum.
Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav	Spin Threat	Must exploit middle overs, increase pressure, create wicket‑taking opportunities. Also, prevent batters from settling.
Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland (Australia)	Australia’s batting core	Expect aggression and domination, especially if early wickets fall. India can’t allow free scoring.
Australian bowlers such as Megan Schutt, Grace Harris etc.	Bowling strength	Must maintain discipline and hit correct lines; exploit Indian weakness in pressure moments—fielding lapses, dropped catches.

Strategy & What India Must Do to Bounce Back

Fielding Focus: The first match saw multiple dropped chances which shifted momentum. India must be sharp in the field—catching, saving runs, turning half‑chances into wickets.
Disciplined Bowling in the Middle Overs: India’s bowlers will need to choke Australia during 11‑35 overs. Australia’s batters are good at pacing chases when bowled loose.
Positive Powerplay: Make use of the first 10 overs—India must aim for a strong powerplay to launch the innings and put scoreboard pressure.
Partnerships: Avoid collapses. Build innings with 50‑run plus partnerships. For Australia, strong opening stand or penetrating bowling early will help.
Adaptability: Given this is a fresh venue for many, being adaptable to conditions—light, wind, dew—will matter.

Predictions & Possible Outcome

Here are some likely scenarios:

If India bat first, and get a solid top‑order score (say 70‑80 in powerplay), they could post 270‑280.
If Australia chase first, they might reach somewhere around 290‑300, if batting freely and early wickets are spared.
Given Australia’s win in the opener and general dominance in head‑to‑head, they remain favorites. But India have shown they can bounce back under pressure—this match likely to be closer than the first.

What Would a Win Mean?

For India:

Leveling the series gives a psychological boost heading into the World Cup.
It shows resilience and ability to make adjustments—key traits for tournament success.
Gives confidence to less‑experienced players in the squad.

For Australia:

A win would seal the series and further cement their reputational edge.
It allows them to test bench strength and strategies without the stress of a decider.
Helps them sharpen in match conditions similar to those expected in World Cup venues in India/Sri Lanka.

Lowdown: Squads & Match Details

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
Capacity: ~38,000; first women’s ODIs hosted here.

Match Timing:

Date: September 17, 2025
Time: Around 01:30 pm IST / 08:00 am GMT

India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (wk), Sneh Rana.

Australia Women Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

The second ODI is make‑or‑break for India. A win not only levels the series but may provide momentum that carries into the World Cup. Australia will aim to close it out and assert dominance. For fans, this promises to be an engaging contest—with narratives of redemption, resilience, and sporting excellence.

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