Australia vs India Women's 3rd ODI Preview: India Pursue Historic Series Victory over Australia
India and Australia are set to clash in the series decider of the ongoing ODI series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 20. The Indian team, aiming to win their first bilateral netflix series against Australia, will be looking to try different combinations to give opportunities to all players.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the fielding lapses but credited the bowlers for creating opportunities. Key batters like Harmanpreet, Harleen Deol, and Richa Ghosh (wk) must step up, with Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out due to a viral infection. Smriti Mandhana has contributed a significant share of India's runs in this series, with her 12th ODI century in the second game being the only score above 40 in India's total of 292.
India secured a 102-run victory in the second match, marking their first win against Australia in 12 matches. The Indian squad for the third ODI includes Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Goud, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Tejal Hasabnis, Sayali Satghare, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, and Radha Yadav.
Australia, who have gone unbeaten in 13 ODIs since their defeat to South Africa in February 2024, will be looking to bounce back. Alyssa Healy (c & wk) admitted Australia had been "outplayed" in the second ODI. Phoebe Litchfield, who missed the second game due to a low-grade quad strain, is expected to return for Australia.
The Australian squad for the third ODI includes Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, and Georgia Wareham.
Renuka Thakur, Kranti Goud, and Arundhati Reddy have been effective in bowling for India, while the middle order has struggled to build partnerships in the series. A series victory could boost India's confidence ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup, starting on September 30. The third ODI between India and Australia promises to be an exciting clash, with both teams eager to claim victory.
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