INDW vs AUSW 3rd ODI September 20, 2025: Australia Smash 412, India Need 244 More in Thrilling Chase – Live Updates from Delhi
By Cricket Desk | Updated: September 20, 2025 – 5:30 PM IST
In a high-octane series decider at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Australia Women posted a mammoth 412 all out after winning the toss and batting first. India Women, donning special pink jerseys for breast cancer awareness, are mounting a spirited chase at 169/2 after 16.5 overs, needing 244 more with Smriti Mandhana (95*) and Harmanpreet Kaur (42*) unbeaten. This victory could mark India’s first-ever ODI series win over Australia at home since 2007, perfect prep for the upcoming World Cup.
Match Summary: AUSW 412 All Out vs INDW 169/2 (Chasing 413)
Australia’s innings exploded with Beth Mooney’s explosive 138 and Ellyse Perry’s gritty 68, but India’s bowlers fought back led by Kranti Gaud’s 3/56. In reply, India lost early wickets but Mandhana’s aggressive knock, including her fastest ODI fifty for India, has kept hopes alive. The required rate is 7.35, with 33.1 overs left – can India pull off the highest chase in women’s ODIs?
Australia Women Innings: 412 All Out in 47.5 Overs
Alyssa Healy’s side set a daunting total, recovering from early blows with Mooney’s run-a-ball 138 (7 fours, 3 sixes) anchoring the innings. Georgia Voll’s 81 and Perry’s 68 formed key partnerships, but India’s spinners Sneh Rana (3/68) and Deepti Sharma (2/75) triggered a late collapse, with the last six wickets tumbling for just 56 runs.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy (c & wk) | 30 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Georgia Voll | 81 | 68 | 1 | 4 | 119.12 |
| Ellyse Perry | 68 | 72 | 7 | 2 | 94.44 |
| Beth Mooney | 138 | 75 | 23 | 1 | 184.00 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Tahlia McGrath | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.69 |
| Grace Harris | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Georgia Wareham | 16 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 177.78 |
| Alana King | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 171.43 |
| Kim Garth | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Megan Schutt (not out) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 11 (w 7, nb 4) | ||||
| Total | 412 (10 wkts, 47.5 Ov) | ||||
India Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kranti Gaud | 6.0 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Renuka Singh | 9.0 | 0 | 79 | 2 | 8.78 |
| Sneh Rana | 10.0 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 8.5 | 0 | 86 | 3 | 9.70 |
| Deepti Sharma | 10.0 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Radha Yadav | 4.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
India Women Innings: 169/2 in 16.5 Overs (Target 413)
Pratika Rawal fell early for 10, followed by Harleen Deol’s 11, but Mandhana (95* off 60, SR 158.33) and skipper Harmanpreet (42* off 34, SR 123.53) have added an unbroken 84-run stand. Mandhana’s knock includes 12 fours and 3 sixes, smashing her way to India’s fastest ODI fifty. Australia turned to part-timers like Tahlia McGrath (0/25) to stem the flow.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Smriti Mandhana (batting) | 95 | 60 | 12 | 3 | 158.33 |
| Harleen Deol | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) (batting) | 42 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 123.53 |
| Extras | 11 (w 13) | ||||
| Total | 169/2 (16.5 Ov) | ||||
Fall of Wickets: 32-1 (Rawal, 3.3 ov), 85-2 (Deol, 8.4 ov). Yet to bat: Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Series Context: Tied 1-1 Heading into Decider
- 1st ODI: Australia won convincingly, chasing down the target with 35 balls to spare, led by Phoebe Litchfield’s century.
- 2nd ODI: India scripted history with a 102-run victory – their first home ODI win over AUS since 2007. Smriti Mandhana’s 117 powered India to 292, while bowlers like Kranti Goud (3/28) and Deepti Sharma (2/24) dismantled Australia for 190.
- Key Battles: Mandhana vs Gardner (AUS offie took 2/39 in 2nd ODI); Harleen Deol’s form under scrutiny after a lean patch; Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round threat.
India in pink jerseys courtesy of BCCI and SBI Life partnership – a nod to breast cancer awareness. Toss: AUSW elected to bat. Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, N Janani.
Player Spotlights
- Smriti Mandhana (IND): On fire with 95* – her aggressive strokeplay has shifted momentum. Fastest fifty for India in ODIs.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (IND): Captain’s knock with 42*, including 4 sixes – her 150th ODI milestone adds poignancy.
- Beth Mooney (AUS): Match-winner with 138 – highest score of the series, punishing loose balls.
- Ashleigh Gardner (AUS): 39 quick runs; economical bowling (5-0-54-0 so far in chase).
- Harleen Deol (IND): Early dismissal for 11 – needs to fire up for World Cup selection.
