AUS vs IND, Women’s One-Time Test: WACA Ground Pitch Report, Test Stats and Records

The high-octane multi-format series reaches its grand finale as Australia Women And Indian women confronted in a historical context Pink Ball Test at the iconic WACA land in Perth. Although Australia have already secured the multi-format trophy (with an 8-4 points lead), there are four crucial points up for grabs in this Test. A win for India would see them level the standings, making this much more than just a dead rubber.

The focus is unmistakably on Alyssa Healey as she steps out for her 299th and final international match. The experienced wicketkeeper-batsman comes into this match in superb form after smashing a blistering 158 in the last ODI. The squad faces fitness tests for key personnel, including star all-rounders Ellyse Perrywho is fully fit again after a quad strain. With the series already won, Australia will want to end the summer with a clinical statement.

Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side will be eager to bounce back from the disappointment of the ODI series. A big blow for the visitors is the absence of the pacer Renuka Singhwho is excluded from managing her workload; she has been replaced by the talented seamstress Kashvee Gautam. India will look at their best batting unit, led by the consistent ones Smriti Mandhanato negate the swing of the pink ball and build a substantial first innings total.

WACA soil field report

The WACA Ground in Perth remains one of the most intimidating assignments for any visiting batsman, and the surface of this Test appears no different. Historically legendary for its extreme pace and steep bounce, the pitch for this Pink-Ball Test features a healthy layer of grass to ensure the ball passes through to the keeper at head height. Initially, batters must weather an initial storm of high-speed bowling, with the extra lift often hitting the outside edge of those unfamiliar with the Perth zipper.

The tactical narrative will change significantly as the ‘Fremantle Doctor’, the iconic afternoon sea breeze, rolls in. This wind is expected to aid swing bowlers and become particularly deadly during the treacherous twilight period, when the pink ball is known to slip and move unpredictably under the lights. While the real bounce provides great value for shots once a batter is settled, the constant threat of lateral movement makes this a bowling paradise.

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WACA soil test Statistics and records

• Total matches played: 48
• Matches won first: 19
• Matches won first in bowling: 19
• Average score in the first innings: 319
• Average score in the 2nd innings: 325
• Average score in the 3rd innings: 286
• Average score in the 4th innings: 198
• Highest total recorded: 735/6 (146.3 Ovs) by Australia vs Zimbabwe
• Lowest total recorded: 62/10 (21.2 Ovs) by Pakistan vs Australia
• Highest score chased: 414/4 (119.2 Ovs) by South Africa vs Australia
• Lowest score defended: 123/10 (48.1 Ovs) by Australia Women vs England Women

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