The third One Day International (ODI) match between India and Australia Women is underway at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. India has set a target of 339 runs for Australia. The opening duo of Litchfield and captain Healy took charge of the innings.
Live Updates: India Women vs Australia Women 3rd One Day International (ODI)
- Australia Sets a Target: Australia published an aggressive overall of 228 runs for the lack of 7 wickets of their allocated 50 overs. Opener Phoebe Litchfield led the charge, scoring 119 runs off 125 balls with 16 fours and 1 six. Captain Ellyse Healy contributed 82 runs off 85 balls.
- India’s Response: India faced an early setback as Yastika Bhatia got out cheaply, bowled by Megan Schutt in the fifth over. Bhatia and Smriti Mandhana had formed a partnership of 32 runs for the first wicket.
- Wickets Tumble for Australia: Shreyanka Patil, the Indian pacer, took two crucial wickets in the 36th over, dismissing Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner. Australia lost wickets at regular intervals, with India gaining momentum.
- Top-Order Collapse: One Day International India managed to get the crucial wicket of Australian captain Ellyse Healy, bowled by Pooja Vastrakar in the 29th over. Healy scored 82 runs off 85 balls. Australia’s second wicket fell in the form of Elise Perry, caught by Harmanpreet Kaur off Amanjot Kaur’s bowling.
- Bowling Heroics by India: Shreyanka Patil continued her impressive bowling, claiming the wickets of Beth Mooney and Thalia McGrath in consecutive deliveries in the 47th over. India’s bowling unit showcased discipline and determination.
- India Women’s Playing XI: Yastika Bhatia, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Mannat Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur.
- Australia Women’s Playing XI: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Healy (wk/c), Elise Perry, Beth Mooney, Thalia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
- Series Decider: This One Day International (ODI) match marks the culmination of the three-match series between India and Australia Women. With Australia having already secured the series, India aims for a strong finish in the final encounter.
As the match unfolds, India is facing an uphill task, and fans eagerly await the twists and turns in this high-stakes encounter. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling clash between the cricketing giants!
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