Riding high on their historic T20I series triumph, the reigning ODI World Cup champions India Women are set to take on Australia Women in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, February 24. The match carries enormous significance as it marks the beginning of Australian captain Alyssa Healy’s farewell tour.

India’s stunning 2-1 T20I series victory marked Australia’s first bilateral series defeat since 2017, adding to their growing belief following last year’s ODI World Cup semi-final triumph over the hosts in Mumbai . The psychological edge clearly belongs to Harmanpreet Kaur’s side as they enter the 50-over format.

For Australia, this series represents a chance to restore order before the T20 World Cup in June, while also giving Healy a fitting farewell. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who missed the T20I leg, returns to lead the side in her final ODI appearances before retiring after the one-off Test in Perth.

AUS-W vs IND-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: February 24; 09:20 am IST/ 03:50 am GMT/ 1:50 pm Local
• Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches played: 61 | Australia Women won: 49 | India Women won: 12

The Gabba Pitch Report

In ODIs, the Gabba has built a reputation as a venue where batters can truly enjoy their time at the crease, particularly in day-night matches. Under lights, the pitch tends to settle nicely, allowing the ball to come onto the bat with good pace and bounce. Stroke-makers often find value for their shots, and once set, they can score freely. However, there’s a tactical twist.

History suggests that teams choosing to bowl first and successfully keeping the opposition below the 230-run mark usually gain a strong upper hand. The reason is simple: chasing at the Gabba under lights can become more comfortable, with the conditions aiding cleaner ball-striking and better timing.

Squads

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

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal

Also READ: Clinical India thrash Bangladesh to win Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026

AUS-W vs IND-W: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
• India powerplay score: 60-70 (10 overs)
• India Women’s total score: 250-260

Case 2:

• India Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Australia Women’s powerplay score: 65-75
• Australia Women’s total score: 260-270

Match result: Australia Women’s to win the contest.

Also READ: Fans erupt as Smriti Mandhana powers India to series-clinching win over Australia in 3rd Women’s T20I

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama vs Detroit Pistons (Image via Getty)

San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons face each other on February 23 with both teams near the top of their conferences. It is a strong matchup on paper, but a few absences on both sides could affect rotations and minutes.Neither team is missing multiple starters, but the unavailable players are in positions that matter. That could change how both teams use their bench and manage matchups during the game.

San Antonio Spurs injury report and rotation outlook vs Detroit Pistons (February 23, 2026)

San Antonio Spurs will be without Mason Plumlee, who is out for reconditioning, and David Jones Garcia, who is out for the season after ankle surgery. Lindy Waters III is listed as questionable with a knee issue.Harrison Ingram and Stanley Umude are not part of the regular rotation. The rest of the core group is expected to play, including Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie, Kelly Olynyk, and Luke Kornet.The usual starting group includes Fox and Castle in the backcourt, Vassell on the wing, Barnes or Johnson at forward, and Wembanyama at center. With Plumlee out and Waters uncertain, players like Champagnie, Olynyk, Kornet, Dylan Harper, and Jordan McLaughlin should see more minutes.

Detroit Pistons injury report and rotation outlook vs San Antonio Spurs (February 23, 2026)

Detroit will be without Isaiah Stewart due to suspension. Wendell Moore Jr. is not part of the rotation for this game. Isaac Jones is listed as questionable.The main lineup remains unchanged with Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, and Jalen Duren. The bench includes Ronald Holland II, Paul Reed, Caris LeVert, Marcus Sasser, Daniss Jenkins, and Javonte Green.With Stewart out, Detroit will rely more on Duren and Reed in the frontcourt. They may also use smaller lineups with Harris or Thompson playing at power forward.

San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Records, form, and playing styles

San Antonio enters the game at 40–16 overall and 18–10 on the road, sitting second in the West. Detroit is 42–13 with a 21–6 home record and leads the East. They have won five straight games.The Spurs score 118.0 points per game and play at a fast pace. They move the ball well and take a high number of three-point shots. Their defense depends on Wembanyama protecting the rim.Detroit scores 117.4 points per game but plays a more controlled style. They allow 109.3 points per game and rely on defense, rebounding, and forcing turnovers.

San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Snapshot table: injuries, records, and stats

San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Key players and matchup focus (February 23, 2026)

Wembanyama leads San Antonio with 24.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. Fox adds 16.7 points and 6.8 assists, while Castle and Johnson provide support.For Detroit, Cunningham averages 19.9 points and 8.5 assists. Duren handles the inside, Robinson provides shooting, and Thompson contributes on defense.The key areas in this game are the battle in the paint, three-point shooting, and playmaking. Wembanyama against Duren will be important, especially with Stewart unavailable. Perimeter shooting could decide spacing, and the matchup between Fox and Cunningham will shape the tempo.

Sahibzada Farhan could eclipse Virat Kohli’s record of being the top scorer in a single T20 World Cup edition. (AP)

TimesofIndia.com in Kandy: In a T20 World Cup where Pakistan’s campaign has lurched between frustration and uncertainty, Sahibzada Farhan has quietly become their most reliable presence. With 220 runs to his name and at least two matches still to come, Farhan finds himself in rare territory, one that inevitably invites comparisons, records, and pressure.At the pre-match press conference, he was asked a million dollar question on whether he is aiming to take down Virat Kohli‘s 12-year-old record as leading run-getter in the T20 World Cup. Kohli amassed 319 runs in the 2014 edition and 296 runs in 2022. His 319-run tally is still the highest by any batter in a single T20 World Cup.

“I don’t look at stats. Even when I perform, people tell me how many runs I’ve scored,” he told reporters. “If you start thinking about records, it becomes an added burden. I want to finish well. I want Pakistan to be proud.”That philosophy has shaped Farhan’s T20 World Cup so far. In a tournament where rain washed away momentum and Pakistan’s batting order repeatedly collapsed under pressure, Farhan has provided something invaluable: time at the crease. While critics have questioned strike rates and tempo, a conversation that has followed Pakistan’s top order for years, Farhan pushed back gently but firmly. “This is international cricket. You can’t start hitting from ball one every time. You have to read the pitch,” he explained. “If the ball is in my range, I attack. Once I get momentum, I try to take it long so the team can benefit.”Those words also reflect Pakistan’s broader dilemma. The bowlers, especially the spinners, have largely delivered. The batting, however, has struggled to keep pace, particularly against top opposition. Farhan did not shy away from acknowledging that reality. “Yes, we have collapsed in batting,” he admitted. “In T20 cricket, your top three or four have to score runs. We haven’t done that consistently. But the boys are working hard, and they are focused.”

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Namibia and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Despite the scrutiny, Farhan spoke with notable calm about the pressure surrounding senior players and teammates. Whether it was Saim Ayub’s lean run or the criticism aimed at experienced campaigners, Farhan stressed belief and roles over panic. “Not every player can perform in every match. Everyone has their own role,” he said. “Saim is an impact player. He believes in himself, and that belief matters in T20 cricket.”Attention also turned to upcoming challenges, including facing elite pacers. Asked about squaring up against England’s Jofra Archer, Farhan was refreshingly blunt. “It’s not a big deal,” he shrugged. “We’ve faced him before. He will plan for me, but I have planned for him too. That’s international cricket.”

A large screen announces a delay in the start of T20 World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan due to rain in Colombo. (AP)

What perhaps stood out most was Farhan’s clarity amid chaos. Rain delays, points-table permutations, decisions at the toss, none seemed to interest him. “Those calls are for the captain and coach,” he said. “Our job is to prepare and play according to the conditions.”As Pakistan head deeper into the Super Eight phase, Farhan’s runs carry added weight. Each innings inches him closer to Kohli’s historic World Cup tally, even if he insists that the numbers mean little. Yet records means a lot to the players, especially in the subcontinent. Whether he reaches the mark or not, one thing is clear. In a T20 World Cup filled with noise around Pakistan’s batting, Sahibzada Farhan has chosen the quietest route, scoring runs, absorbing pressure, and letting his bat talk.

Kayla Nicole’s alleged demand to Travis Kelce resurfaces as he now gears up to marry Taylor Swift.(Image via Getty Images, Taylor Swift/Instagram)

Travis Kelce and his ex girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, were pretty public about their relationship before the two ended things, a year before he met and fell in love with Taylor Swift.Though it has been close to four years since the Kansas City Chiefs’ star player and Kayla Nicole ended things, the social media influencer continues to talk about him in interviews. Amid this, a clip of Kayla Nicole “asking for a ring” from Travis Kelce has sparked concern.

Kayla Nicole might have asked Travis Kelce for a “ring” before he fell in love with Taylor Swift

A few hours ago, an undated clip of Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole from when they were dating has sparked panic.In the clip, Travis Kelce was talking to fans while Kayla Nicole could be heard yelling, “MVP” and “Give me a ring”.Interestingly, Travis Kelce could be seen ignoring what Kayla Nicole was talking about as he continued to smile at the camera.While it is not confirmed what the context of the clip is, it has sparked concern among fans about Travis Kelce.A fan by the username @twinklngxlights wrote, “He looks absolutely miserable – she is insufferable and forced him to suffer”, while another fan by the username @flipflopsinfeb wrote, “She loved the lifestyle that his money and fame provided, not him.”A third fan by the username @Marlongoriac posted, “She really wanted him to marry her, but honestly you can see that she wasn’t the one”, while another fan by the username @n1taydefender wrote, “GIVE ME A RING” haaa i see why she’s so pissed at Tayvis”.At this point in time, neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce has responded to the speculations about the clip as they continue to be private about their lives.

Kayla Nicole mentioned Travis Kelce just days ahead of his wedding to Taylor Swift

For the unversed, just a few days back, Kayla Nicole opened up about her last relationship, without mentioning Travis Kelce’s name.When asked what ended her last relationship, Kayla Nicole called him the “right person” and blamed it on “wrong timing”.Considering how Kayla Nicole has not been publicly linked to anyone else apart from Travis Kelce in the past, fans have quickly related it to him.This is the second time Kayla Nicole has dragged in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce into the mess in this month.The first one being her appearance on the Sleeper commercial for Super Bowl LX where she took a controversial dig at Taylor Swift.Despite the trolling Kayla Nicole has faced, she has stayed away from commenting on it.

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are gearing up to kick off their wedding celebrations in the regal city of Udaipur this week. The couple has chosen the opulent ITC Mementos Udaipur as the venue for all their pre-wedding functions and the main ceremony. Rashmika nd Vijay have arrived in Udaipur on Monday morning. ETimes had reported that on Monday night, the couple hosted celebrations for close friends and the family will be joining them from Tuesday onwards. Now according to a report by India today, the festivities will commence with a mehndi ceremony on February 24, attended by close family members and intimate friends. The haldi and sangeet celebrations are scheduled for February 25, 2026, setting the stage for the wedding ceremony on February 26, all hosted at the same picturesque property.The events are expected to be strictly private, with a tightly curated guest list. By choosing Udaipur, famed for its majestic palaces and serene lakes, the couple aims to infuse a royal charm into their celebrations while keeping the atmosphere personal.While specific details about the rituals and celebrity attendees remain undisclosed, preparations are reportedly in full swing at the venue. The wedding is anticipated to beautifully merge traditional customs with an elegant yet intimate ambience.Sources further reveal that the haldi ceremony will unfold in one of the open courtyards of ITC Mementos Udaipur, decorated with vibrant floral installations and rooted in traditional aesthetics. In keeping with customary practice, it will be a daytime function attended by close family and a select circle of friends.The mehndi and sangeet, meanwhile, are expected to be more elaborate yet deeply personal. Skilled artisans have reportedly been brought in specially for the occasion, and the décor and overall vibe will reflect a tasteful blend of South Indian traditions and contemporary styling.The couple has consistently guarded their personal lives. Although speculation about their relationship surfaced from time to time over the years, both chose not to publicly comment on the rumours. However, on Sunday, just days before their big day, the actors took to social media to confirm that they are taking the next step in their relationship.