Indian Women Ended the T20I series with an emphatic 17-run win Australian Women In the third and final match at Adelaide Oval. After electing to bat first, the visitors posted a competitive 176/6 and then showed disciplined bowling to restrict the hosts to 159/9. With this result, India won the three-match T20I series 2-1, resulting in a fierce battle between the top two sides.
Smriti Mandhana leads from the front with a classy 82
India’s innings was built around a spectacular knock Smriti Mandhanaproved once again why he remains the backbone of the batting unit. The elegant left-hander scored 82 off 55 balls to complete his innings with eight boundaries and three powerful sixes. After that, he controlled the pace perfectly Shafali Verma Departed early for 7, ensuring that India did not lose momentum in the power play.
Jemima Rodrigues He provided solid support with 59 off 46 deliveries, turning the strike efficiently and finding the gaps regularly. The pair put together a vital partnership that stabilized the innings and laid the platform for a strong finish. A late cameo Richa GhoshA smashing 18 off just 7 balls, including a 6, took India to 176/6 at the end of 20 overs.
For Australia, Annabel Sutherland He was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/34 Kim Garth and Sophie Molineux each chopped with a keeper. However, the hosts struggled to contain Mandhana during the middle overs, which proved costly in the end.
Indian bowlers hold their nerve despite resistance from Ashley Gardner
Chasing 177, Australia Women started aggressively but lost early wickets at crucial intervals. Georgia is complete but hit 10 fast Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry fell cheap, put pressure on the middle order. Phoebe Litchfield He tried to counter-attack with 17 off 26 balls, but India’s bowlers maintained tight lines.
Ashley Gardner fought bravely, anchoring the chase with 57 off 45 deliveries, including five fours and a six. He tried to rebuild the innings and kept Australia in the hunt till the last over. However, the lack of significant partnerships around him hurt the home team.
Shreyanka Patil He delivered a match-turning spell, taking 3/22 from his four overs. Shree Charani also impressed with 3/32, striking at vital moments to disrupt Australia’s chase. Arundhati Reddy while well supported by two wickets Renuka Thakur chopped with one. A collective bowling effort by India saw Australia restricted to 159/9, 17 runs behind.
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Here’s the fan reaction
India take the T20I series and lead the multi-format series 4-2 #AUSWIND 🍿 pic.twitter.com/5efB1cnan7
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 21, 2026
Competent and match winning 🫡#TeamIndia Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is Man of the Match in 3️⃣rd T20I with a magnificent 8⃣2⃣(55) 👏
Account card ▶️ https://t.co/8PDW83zavH#AUSWIND | @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/XvPqQYL8Gg
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 21, 2026
🚨 SMRITI MANDHANA WINS THE BEST PLAYER OF AUSTRALIA AND MATHI AWARD 🚨
– World Cricket Queen.💥❣️#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/8Ot72T3Hc3
— Sunil Chahar (@SunilChahar22) February 21, 2026
The last time Australia Women lost a T20I series against England was in the 2017 Ashes.
The last time Australia Women lost a T20I series at home was against India in 2016.Today, both kingdoms are broken.@BCCIWomen They beat Australia 2-1 to clinch a historic series win.#INDvAUS
— Sports Geeez (@Sportsgeeez) February 21, 2026
Ind winning a bilateral T20 series against Aus in Aus after almost 10 years is something special. I needed so much for my mental health!!!#INDvAUS
— Sakshi Yendhe (@yendhe_sakshi) February 21, 2026
India won the T20I series 2-1 with an all-round display. Total teamwork, clinical execution and a statement win on the way 🔥👏#AUSWIND
Account card 👉 https://t.co/7zut6nidLG pic.twitter.com/Eh1cPir19H— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 21, 2026
You can never get tired of it. pic.twitter.com/AHJC71YR9L
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 21, 2026
Indian women beat Australia women by 1️⃣7️⃣ runs and 2️⃣ to 1️⃣ margin
Man of the Match – Smriti Mandhana8️⃣2️⃣ Runs
.#INDvAUS #INDWvsAUSW #T20I pic.twitter.com/VNa8r2lKoX— Durlabh (@DurlabhDJ) February 21, 2026
With the T20 World Cup months away, the team that can beat Australia on the road should be considered the favorites for the event. This is a big win for @BCCIWomen and is a great confidence booster. As is often the case, spin does the trick at the business end in women’s T20 #INDvAUS https://t.co/m8cA59jgx7
— Prabhanjan Badami (@PABadami) February 21, 2026
Very well bowled by Shreyanka patil 🔥👏
From 18 overs Crusal concedes only 7 runs and takes 1 wicket 👏 #ShreyankaPatil #INDvAUS
AND HE BUYS 3 GAS ✨️ pic.twitter.com/qRMipfRpUt
— Rcb fc ✨️ (@RCBFP24) February 21, 2026
Another great win… this shows a change in the confidence of the Indian team to not only compete but also win. #ausvInd #IndvAus https://t.co/vhyIgyBkJ5
— movieman (@movieman777) February 21, 2026
Indian women’s team won the bilateral T20I series against Australia for the 2nd time. It came to Australian shores both times (2016 and 2026).#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/IIpv8QGqek
— NightWatchMad (@NightWatchMad) February 21, 2026
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