In a thrilling match in Hobart, Australia defeated India by five wickets, marking a significant step in the multi-format series. The highlight of the game was Georgia Voll's impressive performance, scoring 101 runs off 82 balls after being dropped on 99. Her century came at a crucial moment, as she and Phoebe Litchfield built a strong partnership, adding 119 runs for the second wicket in a brisk 94-ball exchange, ultimately leading Australia to victory with 13.5 overs to spare.

The Australian bowlers also played a pivotal role in restricting India to a total of 251 runs. Despite a strong fight from the Indian lower order, spearheaded by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who displayed resilience, the Australian bowlers maintained control and ensured that the Indian batsmen did not dominate the score. With this win, Australia now leads the multi-format series 6-4, showcasing their dominance in the ODI format after previously losing the T20 series 2-1 to India.

Looking ahead, both teams are set to meet again on Sunday for the final ODI of this series before transitioning to Perth for a one-off Test match. This upcoming challenge will be crucial for both teams as they aim to gain momentum and capitalize on their strengths in different formats of the game. Australia's performance, especially from younger players like Voll and Litchfield, signals a promising future for the team as they look to build on their current success against a seasoned Indian side.