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Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

Excitement is building for the biggest Women's Test match ever, with a giant pink cricket ball hot air balloon soaring over Melbourne and the MCG this morning, ahead of the Women's Ashes Day-Night Test from Jan 30-Feb 2. The balloon will be tethered in Yarra Park during the Boxing Day Test and will fly over Melbourne before the match. Australia will start its Women's Ashes campaign in Sydney on January 12 with the first of three ODIs and conclude with a historic pink-ball Test at the MCG starting on January 30.

India Women Have Done Well At Home, West Indies Series Important To Get Confidence Back: Harmanpreet Kaur

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday backed the Indian women's team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign and a 0-3 defeat in Australia. Having failed to progress beyond the group stage in the T20 World Cup in October, India bounced back with a 2-1 ODI series win against New Zealand at home. However, their 0-3 loss in the ODI series in Australia has once again put the team under significant pressure.

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

Smriti Mandhana scored her fourth ODI century of 2024 during India's defeat to Australia at the WACA. This remarkable achievement set a new all-time record for the most centuries scored in a calendar year in women's ODIs, according to Wisden. Mandhana's innings came as India chased 299, a target set by Australia thanks to Annabel Sutherland's 110 off 99 balls, with Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath also contributing half-centuries. Despite losing her opening partner, Richa Ghosh, early--bowled by Megan Schutt--Mandhana stood out in an otherwise disappointing performance by the Indian batting lineup.

India Women Whitewashed 0-3 By Australia, Smriti Mandhana Century Goes In Vain

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women's ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash here on Wednesday. Opting to field after winning the toss, India had Australia on the ropes at 78 for four before middle-order batter Annabel Sutherland's scintillating 95-ball 110, and brisk half centuries from Ashleigh Gardner (50) and skipper Tahlia McGrath (56 not out), lifted the hosts to a competitive 298 for six in the allotted 50 overs at WACA.

3rd ODI: India Aim To Avoid Clean Sweep Against Australia As World Cup Preparations Face Reality Check

A battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year's 50-over World Cup at home when they face Australia in the third and final women's ODI in Perth on Wednesday. The three-match series against the seven-time defending world champions has served as a harsh reality check for India, who have faltered in batting, bowling and fielding, with each area contributing to their struggles.

India Women Lose ODI Series To Australia With 122-Run Defeat In Second Game

Opener Georgia Voll (101) and Ellyse Perry (105) smashed commanding centuries as Australia secured a series-clinching 122-run win over India in the second women's ODI in Brisbane on Sunday. After electing to bat, Australia displayed ruthless intent, posting a mammoth 371 for 8, the highest score against India in an ODI match. The hosts then bowled out India for 249 in 44.5 overs, wrapping up the match with ease. "We got some partnership in between, we had a positive mindset, but we were short by few runs," Harmanpreet said after the match.

Focus On Batting As Demoralised India Women Look To Avoid ODI Series Defeat Against Australia

A desperate India will need their under-fire batters to step up in the second Women's ODI against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday, as the visitors aim to avoid yet another series loss Down Under. India's batting woes continued as the tourists were bundled out for 100 in the series opener, leading to a demoralising five-wicket defeat, their heaviest in terms of balls remaining since ODIs were reduced to 50 overs a side. India have never won a series Down Under and they will have their task cut out against a quality Australian side, which showed no signs of rust despite playing in the format after a gap of nine months.

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Giant Pink Cricket Ball Soars Over Melbourne Cricket Ground Ahead Of Women's Day-Night Test

India Women Have Done Well At Home, West Indies Series Important To Get Confidence Back: Harmanpreet Kaur

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

India Women Whitewashed 0-3 By Australia, Smriti Mandhana Century Goes In Vain

3rd ODI: India Aim To Avoid Clean Sweep Against Australia As World Cup Preparations Face Reality Check

India Women Lose ODI Series To Australia With 122-Run Defeat In Second Game

Focus On Batting As Demoralised India Women Look To Avoid ODI Series Defeat Against Australia