Australia batter added to squad for New Zealand ODIs after stellar debut

The 21-year-old has turned heads with a remarkable start to her international career during the ongoing ODI series against India.

Voll made a flawless debut in the opening ODI, anchoring Australia’s chase with an unbeaten 46 to secure a commanding eight-wicket victory.

She followed it up with a scintillating century in the second game, smashing 101 off just 87 deliveries. Her innings propelled Australia to a mammoth total of 371/8, their third-highest ODI score in history, earning them a convincing 122-run win later on.

Veteran batter Beth Mooney heaped praise on the young batter, describing her debut series as "impressive."

“She’s taken to it like a duck to water. She’s done everything possible to ensure her performances catch the attention of the selectors. Having spent a few years in domestic cricket, she has a good understanding of her game, and that experience has been instrumental in her seamless transition to the international stage,” Mooney said.

Australia are set to play the final ODI against India on Wednesday, before heading to New Zealand on Sunday.

The tour will feature the battle for the prestigious Rose Bowl Trophy, a contest Australia has dominated since 2000 and is a part of the ICC Women's Championship as well.

The reigning Women's Cricket World Cup winners, Australia have dominated the ongoing Women's Championship cycle - sitting atop the ten-team points table - and are on course to win it for the third successive time.

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Australia Squad:

Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Series schedule:

First ODI: December 19: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Second ODI: December 21: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Third ODI: December 23: Basin Reserve, Wellington