Renuka Rests, Verma Gets Nod as India Battles Without Molineux

Sophie Molineux, the Australian all-rounder, is out of the series against India and the T20 World Cup due to an ACL injury, which will require surgery and could sideline her for up to 12 months. This is a significant blow to Australia's team, as Molineux has been a key player, recently scoring her first one-day century for Victoria. India will likely look to capitalize on this opportunity, with their strong batting lineup led by Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian team has also made some changes, with Mohammad Siraj replacing the injured Harshit Rana in the squad. She has been replaced by allrounder Nicola Carey in Australia's only change from the side that claimed the ODI opener by six wickets. Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth had already been ruled out of the ODI series with quad injuries and remain in doubt for the Test match. India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur has recovered from a leg injury that kept her off the field during Australia's innings in the first ODI. She's back in action and won the toss, deciding to bat first at Bellerive Oval. Vaishnavi Sharma is making her ODI debut, and Amanjot Kaur is also in the team, replacing Shafali Verma and Renuka Singh, who are getting a rest. After suffering a 2-1 defeat in the T20I leg, Australia bounced back on Tuesday with a comprehensive victory at the Allan Border Field. It was a perfect way to kick-start Healy's farewell tour and the result squared the multi-format series at four points apiece. It was a return to the 50-over format for both teams since last year's World Cup where India shocked Australia in the semi-final en route to a historic triumph on home soil. India's all set to give it their all, aiming to win this crucial ODI and stay in the series. With no rain in sight, the stage is set for an exciting match in Hobart.