Australian Women came up with a great performance in the third ODI of the series Indian Women 185 runs at Bellerive Oval. After India decided to bowl first, the hosts produced a batsman who amassed a massive 409/7 in 50 overs before bowling India out for 224 at 45.1. With this crucial victory, Australia secured a 3-0 victory in the ODI leg of the tour.
Alyssa Healy’s dazzling tone boosts Australia massively
Australia’s mammoth total was laid by the skipper Alyssa HealyPlaying one of the best knocks of his ODI career. The wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 158 off just 98 deliveries, peppering the ground with 27 boundaries and two sixes. Healy was aggressive from the start, disintegrating India’s pace attack and putting the bowlers under relentless pressure.
He received strong support Georgia is completeBeth Mooney, who scored 62 off 52 balls, and scored a classy 106 off 84 balls. Mooney’s innings, which closed with 10 fours and a six, ensured that the scoring rate never dipped. Delayed cameras Nicola Carey (34 off 15) and Annabel Sutherland (23 off 20) provided the finishing touches as Australia easily crossed the 400-run mark.
It was a tough outing with the ball for India. Shree Charani (2/106) and Sneh Rana (2/66) and picked up two wickets each Renuka Thakur, Kashvee Gautam and Deepti Sharma managed one. However, none of the bowlers could stem the flow of runs on the batting surface.
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Alana King’s four-wicket haul tore India apart
Chasing a formidable 410, India’s innings never really gained momentum. Smriti Mandhana fell early for a duck, putting immediate pressure on the visitors. Pratika Rawal (27 off 21) and Jemima Rodrigues (42 off 29) counter-attacked briefly, hitting some attractive shots during the power play to keep India in the contest.
But after the spinners were introduced, the chase quickly opened up. Alan King He was the destroyer in chief, finishing with impressive figures of 4/33 in 10 overs. His disciplined line and sharp turn troubled India’s middle order, including removing key batsmen Harmanpreet Kaur and Deep.
Rana showed resilience with a 44-ball 74, while Deepti added 29, but the run-rate required continued to climb steeply. Georgia Wareham As India were bowled out for 224, they struck twice in quick succession to close the tail, well short of the target.
With a dominant victory in the first ODI by 6 wickets, the second by 5 wickets and the third by 185 runs, Australia asserted their dominance throughout the series. The hosts were clinical in all departments – batting depth, disciplined bowling and sharp fielding – leaving India scrambling for answers ahead of the red-ball clash. Healy was deservedly named Man of the Match for his explosive 158 which set up a one-sided contest.
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