A valiant century at the top of the order from Smriti Mandhana was not enough to avert an 83-run loss and a 0-3 series whitewash for the India women at the hands of Australia, in Perth on Wednesday. (More Cricket News)
IND-W Vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI Highlights: Mandhana Ton Goes In Vain As India Lose By 83 Runs, Suffer Whitewash
India were bowled out for 215 runs in response to Australia's 299-run target. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the third IND-W vs AUS-W ODI
Opting to field after winning the toss, India had Australia on the ropes at 78 for four before middle-order batter Annabel Sutherland's scintillating 95-ball 110, and brisk half centuries from Ashleigh Gardner (50) and skipper Tahlia McGrath (56 not out), lifted the hosts to a competitive 298 for six in the allotted 50 overs at the WACA Ground.
In reply, India were bowled out for 215 in 45.1 overs. Mandhana anchored the innings beautifully during her 105 off 109 balls and as long as the southpaw was at the crease, the visitors were in with a chance.
But her dismissal at a crucial juncture put paid to India's hopes of earning a consolation win. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the third ODI match between India Women and Australia Women, right here.
IND-W Vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI - Toss Update
India Women won the toss and have opted to field against Australia in Perth.
Playing XIs
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Titas Sadhu
Australia Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
IND-W Vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI - Full Squads
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh(w), Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur Singh, Priya Mishra, Priya Punia, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Titas Sadhu, Uma Chetry, Radha Yadav
Australia Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt
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