IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report & Weather Update – Mullanpur Stadium, Australia Women’s Tour of India 2025
IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report & Weather Update: India Women will face Australia Women in the 1st match of the Australia Women’s Tour of India 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on 14 September 2025, at 8:00 PM IST.
With hot evening conditions in Abu Dhabi, the pitch and weather will play a vital role in this key clash.
Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report – IND-W vs AUS-W
The surface at Mullanpur is a balanced pitch that provides an even contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, pacers can extract bounce and movement off the deck, while batters will be rewarded for fluent stroke play thanks to the true bounce and fast outfield.
As the game progresses, spinners are expected to come into play, offering a moderate turn. Batting will be easier in the first half of the innings, but scoring in the latter stages could get challenging.
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Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring track; par score around 240–260 in ODIs.
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Pace Bowling: New-ball bowlers will enjoy bounce and carry; slower balls at the death could be effective.
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Spin Bowling: Offers average turn; spinners who bowl tight lines may restrict runs in the middle overs.
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First ODI at Venue: No historical stats available; teams will adapt as conditions unfold.
Toss Prediction – IND-W vs AUS-W
Since this is the first-ever ODI at Mullanpur, there are no previous records to guide the toss. However, with evening dew expected, captains may prefer to bowl first and chase under lights.
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IND-W vs AUS-W Weather Forecast – New Chandigarh (14 Sep, Afternoon)
The weather in Chandigarh on match day will be warm and partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain. Conditions are suitable for cricket, though dew in the evening could assist chasing sides.
Hourly Outlook (Local – Chandigarh)
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 31°C | 0% | 3 km/h | NW | 5% | Sunny, Warm |
| 16:00 | 29°C | 0% | 4 km/h | NNW | 10% | Clear, Hot |
| 19:00 | 26°C | 0% | 2 km/h | N | 0% | Dew Possible |
| 21:00 | 25°C | 0% | 1 km/h | ENE | 0% | Clear, Dew Likely |
What Conditions Suggest – IND-W vs AUS-W
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If India bats first, they must target 250+ runs, with Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur key to anchoring the innings.
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If Australia bats first: Expect them to aim for 260–270, with Healy, Perry, and Gardner likely to push the total higher.
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Dew Factor: Could heavily favour the chasing side, making the toss a crucial factor in this contest.