INDW vs AUSW: Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris’ outstanding innings, along with Darcie Brown and Ashleigh Gardner’s 2 wicket hauls, helped Australia defeat India by 21 runs in the third T20I on Wednesday at the Brabourne Stadium. When given the opportunity to bat initially, Australia sacrificed a few early wickets.
But Perry’s 75 runs off 47 balls and Grace Harris’ 41 runs off 18 balls helped the team to 172/8. Team India struggled to get going while they were pursuing 173, but Shafali Verma kept things going with a 52-run innings before being bowled out by Nicola Carey. Brown and Gardner both got 2 wickets for Australia, and Carey and Megan Schutt each claimed one wicket to hold India to 151/7. Australia now leads India in the 5 T20I series 2-1 after this victory.
INDW vs AUSW: A Series of Changes were brought in both the teams
INDW vs AUSW: In the 3rd T20I at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, India choose to bowl, and Harmanpreet Kaur gained the toss for the 2nd time in a row. In an effort to take a 2-1 series lead, the hosts made 1 alteration and replaced pace bowler Meghna Singh with left-arm wrist spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Graham, and Kim Garth replaced by Grace Harris, Nicola Carey, and Darcie Brown in 3 modifications introduced by Australia.
Legspinner Amanda-Jade Wellington, who was first left off the team but then added as Jess Jonassen’s substitute due to injury, will have to wait even longer to play in India.
India’s Super-Over dramatic victory at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday has tied the five-game series 1-1.
INDW vs AUSW: Harris and Perry’s Class with the Bat
INDW vs AUSW: At the midway point of the pursuit, they held the upper hand, but India will regret how quickly things fell after that point. They made things more difficult for themselves by making a few careless strokes, but the Aussies put on an outstanding bowling performance and Alyssa Healy led them with an equally adventurous showing after Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris helped them reach 172.
In the opening over, Darcie Brown delivered 9 runs in aggregate, all of which were wides. She made a shocking start, however. She masterfully turned things around by removing Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues from the powerplay. The latter appeared to be in excellent condition. So the in-decker that slashed back in to enclose her at the side was precisely what the side needed to cheer them up.
INDW vs AUSW: Verma’s 52 Couldn’t bring Triumph to the Indian side
INDW vs AUSW: Ashleigh Gardner dropped Shafali Verma early in an innings, making her life easy. The Rohtak-born opening batsman, though, concentrated on making a statement. After bringing Alana King downtown as well, she killed Nicola Carey to speed up the pursuit. Despite Perry’s repeated use of short-pitched noises, Shafali was in no mood to stop and amassed a half-century anywhere along the way. Harmanpreet Kaur originally took her time. But she was able to gather up speed when Healy made a mess of things, giving her a lucky break.
But as soon as Shafali was declared the winner, everything fell apart for the hosts. The choice to move Devika Vaidya up the hierarchy didn’t work out well as the asking rate continued to rise.
India Lost Momentum
INDW vs AUSW: Within a few balls, Gardner terminated both Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh, and after Harmanpreet fled, it was the last straw. The Australians were not going to budge after India suddenly lost control of the momentum from a situation of dominance. They sealed a convincing victory with a professional death overs performance. Putting the Indian stars to wonder what might have gone differently.
On a scorcher of a track, this felt like a score that could be pursued. However, this performance raises concerns about Smriti Mandhana’s potential overdependence at the top of the hierarchy. India still has job to do because they are behind in the series. Attend the presenting event if you can.
Brown and Gardner Claim 2 Wickets Each for their Side
INDW vs AUSW: India only managed to score 151 for 7 in 20 overs while needing 173 to win. Shafali Verma scored the most points (52), followed by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur with 37.
Darcie Brown and Ashleigh Gardner both claimed two wickets for Australia.
Australia now leads the series 2-1. The first contest won by Australia Women, and after the second game ended in a draw. The Super Over captured by India. The Australian Women have just clinched a commanding 21-run victory.
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