IND-W vs AUS-W 3rd ODI Statistical Preview [Source: @alick_cricfever03_/X.com]
The stage is set for a thrilling finale as India Women take on Australia Women in the third and deciding ODI of the Tri-Series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 20. The contest begins at 1:30 PM IST, with the winner lifting the series trophy.
India Women
The series stands evenly poised at 1-1. Australia started strong, securing an emphatic eight-wicket win in the opening ODI. However, India bounced back in style, clinching the second game by 102 runs with a dominant all-round display.
Batting first in the second ODI, India posted a challenging 293 on the board. Their bowlers then delivered under pressure, led by Kranti Goud’s brilliant three-wicket haul and Deepti Sharma’s economical six-over spell, which restricted Australia to 191.
Australia Women
For the visitors, Annabel Sutherland (45) and Ellyse Perry (44) were the only major contributors with the bat, while Darcie Brown impressed with three wickets and Ashleigh Gardner chipped in with two.
With both teams showcasing their strengths in the series so far, the decider promises a high-voltage clash as India aim to carry their momentum forward and Australia look to bounce back for a 2-1 series win.
IND-W vs AUS-W Head To Head Overview
Australia Women have a massive upper hand against India Women in ODIs. Out of 58 matches played, Australia Women dominate with 47 wins, while India Women only managed 11 wins. There have been no abandoned games between them.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known for its dry, flat pitches that favour batting. The ball comes on nicely to the bat, offering little assistance to the bowlers, which often results in moderate to high scores. With both teams boasting powerful batting line-ups, another run-fest could be on the cards.
India Women and Australia Women's Probable Playing XI
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt
Top Run-Scorers in IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Ellyse Perry – 796 runs
Ellyse Perry has been the most consistent batter for Australia against India, scoring 796 runs in 24 innings since 2008. Averaging 41.89, she has notched up one century and six half-centuries, with her highest score being 105.
Smriti Mandhana – 791 runs
Smriti Mandhana leads India’s run charts against Australia with 791 runs in 18 innings since 2016. She averages an impressive 43.94, with three centuries and five fifties, and a top score of 117.
Harmanpreet Kaur – 675 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur has been India’s middle-order rock, amassing 675 runs in 22 innings since 2009 at an average of 35.52. Her tally includes one century and three fifties, with the iconic unbeaten 171* still remembered as one of the greatest knocks in women’s cricket.
Top Wicket-Takers In IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Ellyse Perry – 32 wickets
Ellyse Perry has been Australia’s leading wicket-taker against India since 2008, picking up 32 wickets in 25 innings. With best figures of 5/19, she averages 26.18 at an economy rate of 4.64, making her one of the most impactful all-rounders in the contest.
Megan Schutt – 24 wickets
Megan Schutt has been a consistent strike bowler for Australia against India, taking 24 wickets in 16 innings since 2016. Her best performance of 5/19 reflects her ability to break partnerships, and she boasts an impressive average of 25.58 with an economy of 4.77.
Ashleigh Gardner – 21 wickets
Ashleigh Gardner has troubled Indian batters with her off-spin, claiming 21 wickets in 17 innings since 2017. Her best figures of 5/30 underline her match-winning ability, while she maintains an average of 29.90 and an economy of 4.68.
IND-W vs AUS-W ODIs Key Stats
Australia Women's Key Records
- Ellyse Perry has been Australia’s biggest scorer against India, scoring 796 runs in 24 innings at an average of 41.89, including one century and six fifties. With the ball, she has also claimed 32 wickets in 25 innings at 26.18, with a best of 5/19.
- Skipper Alyssa Healy has piled up 580 runs in 17 innings against India at 38.66, including one century and three fifties, with a top score of 133.
- Beth Mooney has been a consistent performer against India, scoring 560 runs in 15 innings at a superb average of 50.90, with one century and four fifties, including a highest of 125*.
- Phoebe Litchfield has already left her mark, scoring 468 runs in just 7 innings at an outstanding average of 66.85. She has one century and four half-centuries, with a best of 119.
- Megan Schutt has been Australia’s pace spearhead against India, taking 24 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 25.58. Her best of 5/19 makes her one of the most effective bowlers in this rivalry.
- Annabel Sutherland has showcased her all-round ability, scoring 267 runs in 8 innings at 38.14, including a century (110). With the ball, she has taken 17 wickets at an impressive average of 17.88, with best figures of 4/39.
India Women's Key Records
- Smriti Mandhana has been India’s most consistent batter against Australia, scoring 791 runs in 18 innings at an impressive average of 43.94. She has struck three centuries and five fifties, with a top score of 117.
- Harmanpreet Kaur has been India’s middle-order powerhouse, compiling 675 runs in 22 innings at 35.52. Her tally includes one century and three fifties, headlined by her unforgettable 171* – one of the greatest knocks in women’s cricket.
- Richa Ghosh has made a bright start against Australia, scoring 344 runs in 12 innings at 31.27. The wicketkeeper-batter has two half-centuries to her name, with a highest score of 96.
- Deepti Sharma has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 314 runs in 16 innings at 26.16, while also picking up 16 wickets in 15 innings at 47.06, with best figures of 5/38.
- Arundhati Reddy has shown promise with the ball, taking 5 wickets in just 2 innings at a brilliant average of 14.40. Her best performance of 4/26 highlights her ability to strike early against top-order batters.
- Kranti Goud has been impactful in her debut series, claiming 4 wickets in 2 innings at 20.75, with best figures of 3/28 that flattened Australia’s batting lineup.
Records Which Could Be Broken In IND-W vs AUS-W 3rd ODI
- Ellyse Perry is just 5 sixes away from reaching the landmark of 50 sixes in ODIs.
- Phoebe Litchfield needs 17 more runs to complete 1,000 ODI runs.
- Georgia Wareham is 5 wickets short of the 50-wicket mark in ODIs.
- Deepti Sharma requires 48 runs to cross the milestone of 2,500 ODI runs.
- Jemimah Rodrigues is 43 runs away from completing 1,500 ODI runs.
- Richa Ghosh needs 96 runs to reach 1,000 ODI runs.
- Sneh Rana is just 1 wicket away from achieving her 50th ODI wicket.