India Beats Australia 2-1 T20 Series
India secured a thrilling 17-run win in the 3rd T20I against Australia (IND 176/6 vs AUS 159/9), taking the T20 series 2-1 and leading the multi-format tour 4-2 ahead of ODIs. The victory was highlighted as a significant statement performance showcasing India's rising depth in both batting and bowling departments.
- Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match in the deciding third T20I for her innings of 82 runs off 55 balls. This was her highest T20I score in Australia. - Jemimah Rodrigues provided crucial support with the bat, scoring 59 runs from 46 balls, marking her first T20 international fifty in Australia. - The victory marked India's first T20 series win against Australia in a decade. - India's bowling attack was led by Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani, who both took three wickets each to dismantle the Australian batting lineup. - For Australia, Ashleigh Gardner was the top scorer in the run chase with 57 runs, but it wasn't enough to secure a series win. - The series was tied 1-1 going into the final match after Australia won the second T20I by 19 runs, largely thanks to a score of 88 by Georgia Voll. - The match was a landmark occasion for Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who was playing in her 350th international match. - With this T20 series victory, India now leads the multi-format series 4-2 in points.
