Another T20 series win for Australia W cricket
In the third T20 cricket match between Australia and India women cricket teams, Alyssa Healy’s spectacular 55 runs in just 38 balls showcased her batting prowess, making her 150th T20I appearance truly memorable. Healy’s aggressive start laid the foundation for Australia’s chase, putting them comfortably ahead at the ten-over mark. Beth Mooney’s crucial half-century then steered Australia to victory, completing a successful comeback from behind and securing a 2-1 series win against India.
India, batting first, posted their highest total of the series with 147 for 6. India posted their highest first-innings total of the series, scoring 147 for 6. Shafali Verma provided a strong start with a quick 26, but a collapse from 60 for 1 to 66 for 4 saw the dismissals of Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur in quick succession. Richa Ghosh led a lower-order fightback with an aggressive 34, supported by Deepti Sharma, but Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham’s effective bowling performances proved decisive.
Richa Ghosh’s fearless hitting, including a massive six that necessitated a ball change, showcased India’s fighting spirit. Nevertheless, Australia’s seasoned bowling attack, led by Sutherland and Wareham, played a pivotal role in restricting India to a challenging yet gettable total.
Alyssa Healy’s milestone match turned out to be a celebration as she guided Australia to a series victory, showcasing the team’s resilience and determination. The win added another feather to Australia’s cap, capping off a successful tour that included a white-ball double after the one-off Test defeat.
As both teams reflect on the series, Australia will carry the momentum forward, while India will analyze the missed opportunities and look to bounce back stronger in future encounters. The thrilling contest between these cricketing powerhouses provided fans with entertaining cricket and memorable moments, showcasing the ever-growing competitiveness in women’s T20I cricket.
