Australia women's produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat India women's by 19 runs in the second T20I at Manuka Oval, levelling the series 1-1.

Asked to bat first, the hosts were guided by a sublime 88 off 57 balls from Georgia Voll, who stitched a 100-run opening stand with Beth Mooney. At 128 without loss in the 15th over, a bigger total looked certain, but India’s bowlers pulled things back brilliantly to restrict them to 163/5.

In reply, India began well, racing to 54 without loss in the powerplay. However, Australia bounced back with quick wickets, removing the top three in quick succession.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh revived hopes with a steady partnership, but Kim Garth’s breakthrough triggered a dramatic collapse as India lost six wickets for just seven runs. Ashleigh Gardner’s three-wicket haul sealed a well-earned win for the hosts.

Top Batting performance of the match - Georgia Voll

Australian opener Georgia Voll was at her best, scoring an emphatic knock to headline the hosts' first win of the series.

She hammered 88 off 57 deliveries at a strike rate of 154.38. Her innings was laced with 11 boundaries and a six, as she dismantled the Indian bowling attack with ease. Voll brought up her fifty in just 31 balls and ensured the hosts clinched a 19-run win.

Top Bowling performance of the match - Ashleigh Gardner

Star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner once again enjoyed a memorable day with the ball. The 28-year-old picked up three wickets and conceded just 22 runs in her quota of four overs. Gardner's victims included Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma, playing a crucial hand in the team's win.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Georgia Voll won the Player of the Match award, and it didn't come as a shock to many. The right-handed batter amassed a 57-ball 88 with the help of 11 boundaries and a six. Her  31-ball fifty made sure the team's scoreboard kept ticking, and they reached a good target.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Beth Mooney has now gone past Meg Lanning (3405) to become Australia’s leading run-scorer in Women’s T20Is

What is the next match?

The third T20I of the series is set to be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Saturday, February 21.

With today's win, the series is balanced at 1-1.