India women vs Australia women is one of the exciting matches that cricket fans are waiting for. India Women controlled the 1st innings from the start. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set the tone with clean stroke play and sharp running between the wickets. They batted with clear intent and punished every loose delivery.

Mandhana was fantastic at timing the ball. Her timing through the covers drew loud cheers from the crowd. Rawal started slow but soon matched her partner&rsquo;s tempo. Together, they gave India a strong 155-run stand for the 1st wicket. This was a stunning and absolute masterclass.&nbsp;

Australia struggled to find wickets. Darcie Brown&rsquo;s opening over gave 14 runs, including a couple of extras. At the moment, Aus bowlers kept searching for a breakthrough.&nbsp;

Mandhana&rsquo;s dismissal on 80 brought some relief for Australia, followed by Rawal&rsquo;s wicket for 75. Both wickets fell to Annabel Sutherland, who showed discipline with her line and length. Despite the breakthroughs, India stayed ahead. Indian batters looked different today. They were finding gaps and charging Aus bowlers confidently.&nbsp;

Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur kept the scoreboard busy. Deol played freely through the gaps and brought energy back into the innings. Harmanpreet played the calm role of patience. She was picking singles and waiting for the right ball to hit. That&#39;s the temperament that cricket fans are actually looking for in these Indian players. The pair added 36 runs before Deol&rsquo;s stumping off Megan Schutt. Here, Aus got the wicket at the right time.&nbsp;

India reached 261 for 4 after 40 overs. Here, it looked like India would put 350+ on the scoreboard. With power hitters like Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh still to come, a total near 320 looked within reach. But the Aussies did what they are best at. They restricted India to 330 only.&nbsp;

Australia&rsquo;s fielding was patchy. A few misfields and missed chances added to their frustration. The spinners struggled for consistency, and Alyssa Healy&rsquo;s constant encouragement behind the stumps could not lift the energy levels in the field.

Mandhana and Rawal&rsquo;s opening stand remained the turning point. It broke Australia&rsquo;s early plans and gave India complete control. Their partnership had rhythm, balance, and authority.

As the innings moved towards the death overs, India looked ready to push the accelerator. The foundation was set. The crowd was behind them. The mood in Bengaluru felt electric.

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India Women posted a strong total in Bengaluru, driven by fifties from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, setting up an intriguing chase for Australia.

Mandhana, Rawal Shine as India Set A Good Total vs Australia

After stepping away from T20Is just weeks ago, Mitchell Starc&rsquo;s return has taken everyone by surprise. The left-arm quick is back for the Australia ODI squad 2025, ready to charge in again on home soil against India.

It&rsquo;s the kind of twist Australian fans live for. One moment you&rsquo;re reading about <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/starc-retires-focuses-on-tests-and-2027-odi-world-cup/1314-2-0">Starc&rsquo;s retirement</a> from a format, and the next, he&rsquo;s roaring back, ready to steam through top orders once more.

This wasn&rsquo;t just another routine announcement. When selectors dropped the list, the talks around Pat Cummins&rsquo; absence were immediate. The skipper&rsquo;s lingering injury opened the door for Mitchell Marsh to take over once again, and honestly, he&rsquo;s earned it.

<h2>Cummins Out, Marsh Leads, and Starc Steps Up</h2>

The change in leadership adds a layer of curiosity. Marsh&rsquo;s calm energy contrasts sharply with Cummins&rsquo; tactical style. There&rsquo;s something refreshing about seeing Marsh guide a team in transition, balancing veterans with fresh faces. That&rsquo;s exactly what Australia will need when India arrives.&nbsp;

The India tour of Australia is always intense; every ball, every cheer, every slip-up gets magnified. And with India&rsquo;s full-strength lineup featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill, Marsh&rsquo;s men have their hands full.

Still, the Starc factor changes everything. His ability to swing the new ball, especially under lights, makes this return more than symbolic.&nbsp;

<h2>Starc&rsquo;s Journey Back</h2>

It&rsquo;s worth remembering that Mitchell Starc&#39;s return wasn&rsquo;t a guarantee. A string of injuries and workload management had many wondering if he&rsquo;d ever pull on the gold jersey for ODIs again. He looks hungrier than ever. The yorkers, the bounce, the fire. Starc thrives on that stage, and few opponents ignite him like India.

Selector George Bailey called the squad &ldquo;strategic.&rdquo; A blend of youth and experience. Matt Renshaw and Matthew Short get another chance, while Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis also return in the squad.

Australians believe the India tour of Australia gives us a perfect test. Every tour against India sets the tone for Australia&rsquo;s cricketing summer. One series can swing momentum that lasts months. And with the T20 World Cup on the horizon, every game feels like a practice for something even bigger.

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green, Matthew Short, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Mitchell Owen, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Renshaw, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Cooper Connolly

Australia T20I squad (first two games): Mitchell Marsh (c), Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Mitchell Owen

<h2>India&rsquo;s Tour of Australia, 2025</h2>

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			19th October
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			1st ODI
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			23rd October
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			25th October
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			3rd ODI
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			29th October
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			1st T20I
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			31st October
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			Melbourne
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			2nd November
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			6th November
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			8th November
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			Brisbane
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Mitchell Starc’s surprise return headlines Australia’s ODI squad for India’s tour, as Pat Cummins stays sidelined.

Starc’s Comeback Headlines Australia’s Home Series Drama

Indian cricket&rsquo;s bigwigs <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/dissecting-virat-kohlis-life-and-career-a-look-into-his-age-career-stats-net-worth/412-2-0">Virat Kohli</a> and Rohit Sharma are set to return for the ODI games in Australia. Neither of them has played any international cricket since the completion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

They have announced their retirement from tests and T20Is, so they will now represent India in ODIs only. The return of these two superstars is a big plus for the Indian team, as they will form the backbone of the team in highly competitive ODI games against Australia.

India&rsquo;s selection panel, comprising RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha, will meet on Saturday to finalize the squads for ODI and T20I matches in Australia. This is a big tour for India, as multiple big stars will come back to the fold to challenge the Aussies on their home turf.

The tour of Australia is divided into two parts. The first leg will cover three ODIs that will start from October 19 and will run until October 25. After that, India will take on Australia in five T20Is, slated to start from October 29.

The schedule ahead for India is looking quite tough at the moment. They are currently engaged in the test series against West Indies. Once it gets completed, the team will immediately head to Australia to participate in eight white ball games.&nbsp;

After the completion of the 5th T20I in Australia, India will then head back home to engage with South Africa in a multi-format series. It will start with a two-match test series followed by three ODIs and five T20Is.

Having such back-to-back games on the trot brings a selection headache for India. Right now, it is unclear who will participate in all games across formats for India.&nbsp;

From Shubman Gill to Jasprit Bumrah, there are various players who are considered vital for India in all formats. Playing them in all matches could prove to be risky for India, as injury concerns can emerge anytime due to excessive workload.

It will be interesting to see how India manages the workload of all these players. The upcoming matches with different teams are important to prepare the team for the T20 World Cup in 2026.

It is expected that the selectors will pick players according to that, so that key stars remain available for India for next year&rsquo;s mega event.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are all set to return for the Australia tour. They will make a comeback after featuring in the Champions Trophy in March this year

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Ready to Make a Come Back in Australia

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