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Australia vs India open women’s ODI at Allan Border Field

Australia and India face off in the opening women’s ODI at Allan Border Field, with India’s Pratika Rawal returning to the top of the order after a World Cup injury.

Australia and India are set to play the opening women’s one‑day international at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, starting at 1:50 pm local time (2:50 pm AEDT). India’s Pratika Rawal will open the innings after recovering from a World Cup injury, while Shafali Verma will bat in the middle order. The weather is cool, with high‑20s temperatures, cloud cover and a sea breeze that could aid swing, though thunderstorms are expected to clear by mid‑afternoon.