Overview

• Three-match bilateral series starts Sunday at the New Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in New Chandigarh.
• Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set for her 150th ODI in the opening match at her home venue.
• India arrive with nine wins in 11 ODIs this year, including series victories over England and Ireland and a tri-series title.
• Medium-pacer Renuka Singh Thakur returns from a long layoff as India lean on a spin core of Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani and Radha Yadav on a batting-friendly pitch.
• Australia captain Alyssa Healy praised India’s growth, while spinner Sophie Molineux is not expected to feature as she completes knee rehabilitation.