History was made at Adelaide Oval as the Indian women’s team outlasted Australia by 17 runs in the third T20I, wrapping up the series 2-1. This gritty performance highlights India’s depth and determination in high-stakes encounters.
The narrative was set early: A DLS-aided 21-run win in Sydney for India, Australia’s riposte in Canberra by 19 runs. Adelaide’s finale promised fireworks, and India lit them up.
Toss win led to batting, where India navigated Shefali’s early exit (7) via Mandhana’s heroic 82 off 55—featuring aggressive strokeplay—and a pivotal 121-run stand. Rodrigues’ composed 59 and Ghosh’s contribution pushed them to 176/6. Sutherland snared two, but India’s middle order fired.
Australia’s chase faltered immediately—Voll gone at 19/1, then 63/4. Gardner’s 57, built on key stands of 31 with Litchfield, 35 with Wareham, and 30 with Sutherland, sparked resistance. Yet, 159/9 was all they mustered.
Bowling stars Patil and Charani (3/ each) dismantled the hosts, with Reddy (2/) and Thakur (1/) sealing the deal. Beyond the stats, this win embodies India’s strategic nous and bowling variety. It serves as a confidence booster, positioning them strongly for upcoming tours and reinforcing their status as T20 contenders.