Australia Women vs India Women a mouth-watering series decider, Australia Women edged out India Women by 43 runs in the third ODI, clinching the three-match series 2-1. What unfolded was a batting spectacle — record-breaking totals, blazing centuries, and an almost successful chase that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Australia Set a Massive Target
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. From the start, they condemned India to a long day in the field. They piled up a mammoth 412 all out in 47.5 overs, their highest total ever against India.
Beth Mooney was the star. Her 138 off just 75 balls (23 fours, 1 six) was a tour de force. She dominated the bowling attack and ensured that Australia’s total was intimidating.
Supporting Mooney were Georgia Voll (81 off 68) and Ellyse Perry (68 off 72) — both built solid innings when Australia needed momentum.
Lower down, Ash Gardner played aggressively (39 off 24), and there were useful contributions from others, though extras (including wides and no-balls) added up for India.
India’s Chase: Heroics & Heartbreak
Chasing 413 was always going to be a daunting task. But India didn’t just try — they made Australia sweat.
Smriti Mandhana tore into the bowling with a magnificent 125 off 63 balls. This knock was historic, becoming the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian woman. She raced away from early pressure, hitting boundaries at will.
Alongside Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur pitched in with a brisk 52 off 35 balls to form a 121-run partnership that seemed to shift the momentum in India’s direction.
Later, Deepti Sharma played a gritty knock—72 off 58—and tried to shepherd the tail along with Sneh Rana and a few others. There was some hope in the closing overs, but the required rate was just too high.
Key Moments & Turning Points
The flat pitch and fast outfield made batting easier, and Australia made full use of it. Mooney’s innings, in particular, was supremely timed. Her ability to punish anything loose was the defining factor.
Outlook India
India’s fielding had its slips: missed opportunities and dropped catches at crucial moments cost them dearly. While some spectacular efforts kept them in the game, lapses in the field gradually let the pressure off Australia’s batting line.
The powerplays were decisive. Australia got off to steady starts and built partnerships that India couldn’t consistently match. The early wickets or momentum shifts that could have eased India’s task didn’t come at the right times.
What the Result Means
Australia finish the series 2-1 winners, preserving their dominance in this format against India.
For India, while the result is disappointing, there are plenty of positives to carry forward—particularly Mandhana’s record century, Harmanpreet’s fearless batting, and Deepti’s fight in the latter half. This performance will be a confidence booster especially with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup coming up on 30th September.
The match also set or matched several records: it ranks among the highest-aggregate scoring ODIs in women’s cricket. The 781 runs scored combined (Australia’s 412 + India’s 369) push this match into the statistics books.
Final Thoughts
What a spectacle! This third ODI will be remembered not just for its fireworks, but for the tension and drama that came with it. Australia showed why they are champions — power, depth, composure. And India, while falling short, showed grit, heart, and moments of brilliance.
Lofty chases always make for gripping cricket, and this one had all the ingredients: milestones, near-comebacks, and individual heroics. As both teams look ahead to the World Cup, matches like this serve as a reminder that both the bowler’s skill and the batter’s courage matter. India will want to clean up the errors — in fielding, in taking chances — but there’s no shortage of fight in this side.
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