Fans erupt as Georgia Voll’s blazing knock steers Australia to a dominant win over India in 2nd T20I

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The Manuka Oval in Canberra bore witness to a masterclass in modern T20 power-hitting on February 19, 2026, as Australia Women secured a commanding 19-run victory over India Women. With the series hanging in the balance, the hosts turned up the heat, led by a sensational performance from young sensation Georgia Voll. The win gives Australia a 1-1 equaliser in the series, further cementing their status as the team to beat in international cricket.

Georgia Voll’s stunning assault headlines Australia’s innings against India

After being put into bat, Australia’s intentions were clear from the first delivery. The opening duo of Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney dismantled the Indian bowling attack with clinical precision. Voll, in particular, was in a league of her own, playing the role of the aggressor while Mooney anchored the other end with a steady 46 off 39 balls.

Australia raced to 50 runs within the Powerplay, reaching the milestone in just 6.1 overs. Voll’s dominance was evident as she brought up her half-century in just 31 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries. The pair put on a massive 128-run opening partnership, leaving the Indian captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, searching for answers.

Voll’s innings finally ended at 88 off 57 balls, featuring seven fours and a towering six, falling to Arundhati Reddy in the 17th over. Despite a late flurry of wickets, including two run-outs in the final over, Australia finished at a formidable 163/5. While Reddy claimed 2/30, the Indian bowlers struggled to contain the run flow during the middle overs, setting a steep target of 164 for their batters.

India’s chase falters despite strong start against disciplined Australian bowling

India’s pursuit of 164 began with a spark, as Shafali Verma (29) and Smriti Mandhana (31) utilized the Powerplay effectively, guiding the visitors to 54/0 after six overs. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when Sophie Molineux trapped Verma LBW in the seventh over, a decision that stood even after a desperate DRS review from the batter.

The Australian bowling unit, known for its discipline, tightened the screws immediately. Ashleigh Gardner turned the game on its head with a brilliant spell of 3/22, removing the dangerous Jemimah Rodrigues and later cleaning up the lower order. While Harmanpreet fought a lonely battle with a valiant 36 off 30 balls, the required run rate climbed steadily.

The middle-order collapse proved fatal for India. From a comfortable position, they slumped as Gardner and Annabel Sutherland (2/18) struck at regular intervals. India managed to cross the 100-run mark in the 14th over, but the loss of Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh in quick succession ended any hopes of a comeback. India eventually finished at 144/9, falling 19 runs short. Voll was rightfully named Player of the Match for her 88-run blitz, a knock that effectively took the game away from the Women in Blue.

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

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