New Delhi, March 4: The highly anticipated pink-ball Test match between the women’s teams of India and Australia is set to take place on March 6 at the WACA Ground. Matlan Brown is eagerly looking forward to this encounter. Even if she does not play her first international match, the pace bowler is fully prepared to make a comeback to the Australian team.
The 28-year-old Brown was included as a late replacement after Kim Garth was sidelined due to a quadriceps injury. This marks Brown’s return to the Australian team for the first time since 2021, as she has impressed everyone with her pace during the domestic season.
The competition for a spot in the playing eleven is intense. Brown’s selection is uncertain, as she faces competition from established fast bowler Darcy Brown and young left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton, who made her ODI debut last week.
After being informed in January that she would be on standby for the Test, Brown has maintained her workload and match preparation in anticipation of a potential call-up.
Upon arriving in Perth on Tuesday, Brown shared her excitement with the Scoop Podcast, stating, “It has been very thrilling. I received the news over the phone. It feels great to know that all my hard work is truly paying off, and I am very proud. Whether I play or not, I think this is a fantastic opportunity, and I am very excited to be back in the group.”
Brown added, “I was informed before this tour that I would be on standby, so I have been training and ensuring that my workload is substantial. If I am selected, I need to be fully physically prepared for this Test match, which I have been working on during the preseason and throughout this season.”
Currently, the multi-format series is in favor of the host team, leading 8-4. India won the three-match T20 International series 2-1, bringing the overall score to 4-2. However, Australia secured six points by defeating the world champions India 3-0 in the three-match ODI series, gaining an advantage over the visitors.
If Australia manages to draw or win the Test match, they will claim the multi-format series. Conversely, if India wins the pink-ball Test, the series will end in an 8-8 tie, and the trophy will be shared between the two countries.
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