Updated On: 20 February, 2026 10:03 AM IST | Canberra | PTI
A record 128-run opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney set up Australia Women’s 19-run victory over India Women in the second T20I. Voll’s fluent 88 and a strong bowling effort led by Ashleigh Gardner helped Australia defend 163 as India collapsed late to finish on 144 for nine. The series decider will be played at Adelaide Oval

Australia Women's cricket team. File pic
A record opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney paved the way for Australia to level a three-match T20I series with a 19-run victory against India in the second match here on Thursday. Voll and Mooney added 128 runs for the first wicket to register Australia's highest opening stand against India in T20Is, with the hosts posting 163 for 5.
India, despite making a sparkling start to the chase, crumbled in the end to finish at 144 for nine. Ashleigh Gardner claimed 3/22, while Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland and Australia captain Sophie Molineux took two wickets each.