Australia Women continued their dominance over India Women with a resounding 190-run victory in the third ODI, securing a clean sweep of the series. The visitors posted a formidable total of 338/7 in their allotted 50 overs, with Phoebe Litchfield leading the charge with a magnificent century. Skipper Alyssa Healy also contributed significantly with a brisk 82 off 85 balls. In response, India Women struggled against a disciplined Australian bowling attack, managing only 148 runs before being bowled out.
Match Summary
- Australia Women: 338/7 in 50 overs (Litchfield 100, Healy 82)
- India Women: 148 all out in 40.1 overs
Bowling Highlights
- Georgia Wareham was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, claiming three crucial wickets for 23 runs.
- Megan Schutt, Alana King, and Annabel Sutherland provided valuable support, each picking up two wickets.
India’s Struggles Continue
India Women’s dismal record against Australia Women at home persisted as they suffered their 10th consecutive defeat against the world champions. Despite Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s commendable leadership throughout the home season, her batting form has been a cause for concern. Kaur has struggled to make significant contributions with the bat, managing only three double-digit scores in eight innings across formats this season.
Analysis and Way Forward
While India Women showcased resilience in the one-off Test against Australia, their shortcomings in white-ball cricket were exposed in the ODI series. The team’s bowling and fielding performances have been inconsistent, with dropped catches proving costly in crucial moments. However, standout performances from players like Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues have provided glimpses of promise for the team’s future.
Australia’s comprehensive victory in the ODI series reaffirms their status as a dominant force in women’s cricket, while India will be eager to regroup and address their shortcomings as they look ahead to future challenges.
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