AUS vs IND : Georgia Voll plucks a screamer to remove Richa Ghosh in 1st WODI

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The rivalry between India and Australia in women’s cricket reached a fever pitch today as the three-match ODI series kicked off at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

On Tuesday, the opening clash of the India Women tour of Australia 2026 lived up to the hype, though not in the way the visitors had hoped. After electing to bat first, India struggled against a relentless Australian bowling unit, but the defining moment of the innings was undoubtedly a piece of individual brilliance in the field by Georgia Voll.

The highlight of the first innings came in the 34th over, a moment that effectively broke the back of the Indian middle order. Richa Ghosh, known for her explosive power and ability to finish innings, was looking to rebuild alongside her captain after India had slumped to 103/5. Having reached 23 off 38 deliveries with two crisp boundaries, Ghosh looked set for a big score.

However, the introduction of Sophie Molineux changed the complexion of the game. In the first ball of the 34th over (33.1 overs), Molineux extracted significant bounce and turn from a good length, pushing the ball wide of the off-stump. Ghosh attempted a cut shot but failed to get on top of the bounce. The result was a thick slice that flew rapidly toward backward point.

Voll, patrolling the inner ring, reacted with feline reflexes. Launching herself horizontally to her left, she plucked a screamer inches from the turf while completely airborne. The Brisbane crowd erupted as Voll emerged from the grass with the ball firmly in hand. This spectacular dismissal left India reeling at 140/6 and robbed them of their primary late-innings aggressor.

Richa Ghosh had to depart after Georgia Voll dived for a beauty! #AUSvIND

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While Voll provided the flash, the Australian bowlers provided the fire. From the very first over, India found themselves under the pump. Megan Schutt set the tone by trapping Pratika Rawal lbw for a duck in just the second ball of the match. While Smriti Mandhana played a classy knock of 58 runs, she lacked a consistent partner at the other end.

The Australian spinners, led by Ashleigh Gardner, were clinical. Gardner finished with impressive figures of 3/33 in 7 overs, including the crucial wickets of Jemimah Rodrigues and the well-set Harmanpreet Kaur, who fought a lonely battle for her 53 (84 balls). The middle-order collapse was exacerbated by Alana King‘s tight spell (1/43) and Tahlia McGrath‘s useful breakthrough.

India’s tail showed some late resistance, with Kashvee Gautam contributing a gritty 43 to push the total past the 200-run mark. However, Australia’s discipline was reflected in the scorecard, as India was eventually bundled out for 214 in 48.3 overs. With a modest target on the board and the momentum of Voll’s blinder behind them, the Aussies head into the chase as clear favourites in this encounter.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.