IND-W vs AUS-W 3rd ODI Results

4:43 PM IST And…scene! Records were shattered in every direction in this match. A whopping 781 runs were scored, along with 99 boundaries, making this game the highest-ever aggregate in WODIs for both runs and boundaries. A fantastic display from both sides, but it is Australia Women who got over the line and maintained their unbeaten record of never losing a bilateral WODI series against India Women. While many would have expected their 400-plus total to translate into a straightforward win, the hosts put up a spirited fight and made the Aussies earn this victory.

4:43 PM IST And…scene! Records were shattered in every direction in this match. A whopping 781 runs were scored, along with 99 boundaries, making this game the highest-ever aggregate in WODIs for both runs and boundaries. A fantastic display from both sides, but it is Australia Women who got over the line and maintained their unbeaten record of never losing a bilateral WODI series against India Women. While many would have expected their 400-plus total to translate into a straightforward win, the hosts put up a spirited fight and made the Aussies earn this victory.

4:27 PM IST India’s chase began brightly with both openers settling in well, though Pratika Rawal couldn’t stay for too long. Smriti Mandhana, however, was simply sensational, timing the ball beautifully and finding runs all around the ground. The momentum truly shifted once Harmanpreet Kaur joined her at the crease - the duo kept the boundaries flowing almost every over and matched the asking rate with ease. Mandhana went on to smash the fastest century by an Indian in this format, while the skipper brought up a fine half-century. Together, they added 121 runs, and by the 20-over mark, India were cruising at 204/2, firmly in control of the chase.

4:27 PM IST India’s chase began brightly with both openers settling in well, though Pratika Rawal couldn’t stay for too long. Smriti Mandhana, however, was simply sensational, timing the ball beautifully and finding runs all around the ground. The momentum truly shifted once Harmanpreet Kaur joined her at the crease - the duo kept the boundaries flowing almost every over and matched the asking rate with ease. Mandhana went on to smash the fastest century by an Indian in this format, while the skipper brought up a fine half-century. Together, they added 121 runs, and by the 20-over mark, India were cruising at 204/2, firmly in control of the chase.

4:25 PM IST Alyssa Healy, the victorious skipper of Australia Women, says that it was one of the flattest wicket she had played. Adds that she got some advice before the game, it could be 400 for both sides, which almost happened. Mentions that it was a great game of cricket and they got the result they wanted. Tells that they had to play it like a T20 for the 20 overs and squeeze the boundaries as much as they can. If they could do that and apply pressure, they could break through the middle order and thankfully, that was the case. Says that it was not easy for the bowlers, but she is proud of her girls for hanging on. Further adds that most of the players have got an opportunity in this series, and they are in a good place adapting to the conditions before heading to the World Cup. Ends by saying that you cannot defend a World Cup, you have to beat every team in the world and hopes that they can take this momentum into the big event.

4:25 PM IST Alyssa Healy, the victorious skipper of Australia Women, says that it was one of the flattest wicket she had played. Adds that she got some advice before the game, it could be 400 for both sides, which almost happened. Mentions that it was a great game of cricket and they got the result they wanted. Tells that they had to play it like a T20 for the 20 overs and squeeze the boundaries as much as they can. If they could do that and apply pressure, they could break through the middle order and thankfully, that was the case. Says that it was not easy for the bowlers, but she is proud of her girls for hanging on. Further adds that most of the players have got an opportunity in this series, and they are in a good place adapting to the conditions before heading to the World Cup. Ends by saying that you cannot defend a World Cup, you have to beat every team in the world and hopes that they can take this momentum into the big event.