Australia Women posted an impressive total of 412 runs in their given 50 overs,powered by remarkable performances throughout their batting order. With a strong attack from Smriti Mandhana,India Women fell short,finishing at 369 runs.Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match:
Australia Women Stunning Batting Performance:
Australia’s batting was led by Beth Mooney,who opened the innings with a brilliant 138 runs off 75 balls,including 23 fours and 1 six.Her powerful batting set the tone,and her partnerships with Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry helped Australia set a mammoth total.
- Alyssa Healy scored 30 runs and Georgia Voll scored 81 runs providing a fast start,with a 50-run partnership coming off just 46 balls.
- Ellyse Perry, steady as ever,contributed 68 runs off 72 balls,forming a key partnership with Voll for the second wicket.
- Beth Mooney then played the role of the anchor,while Ashleigh Gardner 39 runs and Tahlia McGrath scored 14 runs adding quick runs in the middle overs.
- Lower-order contributions from Georgia Wareham 16 runs,Alana King 12 runs, and Kim Garth 1 run made sure that Australia finished strong,totaling 412 runs in 47.5 overs.
Australia’s batting was built on superb partnerships,with Mooney outstanding driving them towards an imposing target.
India Defiant Chase:
Chasing down a colossal target of 413 runs,Smriti Mandhana led India response with a blistering 125 runs off 63 balls,which included 17 boundaries and five sixes.However,India’s middle and lower order couldn’t keep up with the required rate,falling short despite Mandhana’s heroics.
- Pratika Rawal 10 runs and Harleen Deol 11 runs failed to make a significant impact,falling cheaply early.
- Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been in solid form,contributed 52 runs off 35 balls,but could not continue her powerful innings.
- Deepti Sharma 72 runs played a key role in keeping the innings in the middle overs,but the pressure of the required run rate never let up.
- Lower-order wickets fell quickly, with Radha Yadav 18 runs, Arundhati Reddy 10 runs, Sneh Rana 35 runs, and Renuka Singh 2 runs all dismissed before they could accelerate the chase.
India Women’s total of 369 runs in 47 overs was a valiant effort,but ultimately,they fell 43 runs short.
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Australia Effective Bowling Attack
Australia’s bowlers were clinical in the chase,ensuring that India’s batting efforts were always under pressure. Kim Garth was the standout bowler,claiming three wickets for 69 runs.Megan Schutt supported well picking up two wickets for 53 runs,while Georgia Wareham and Ashleigh Gardner also contributed with key wickets.
- Garth and Schutt kept the pressure on the middle and lower order taking vital wickets at critical moments.
- Wareham 1 for 42 and Gardner 1 for 80 were both efficient in their respective spells to stop India’s batting.
- Tahlia McGrath and Alana King also provided significant support ensuring India had little room to move.
Key Moments of the Match:
- Beth Mooney played the anchor role with her 138-run knock setting up the big total.
- Smriti Mandhana’s counterattack kept India in the game, but she could not get enough support from the other batters.
- Australia’s bowlers did a brilliant job keeping the pressure on with wickets at regular intervals.
Australia Women Batting Highlights:
- Beth Mooney: 138 runs, 75 balls, 23 fours, 1 six.
- Georgia Voll: 81 runs 68 balls, 14 fours.
- Ellyse Perry: 68 runs 72 balls, seven fours.
- Ashleigh Gardner: 39 runs 24 balls, five fours.
- Tahlia McGrath: 14 runs 13 balls.
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India Women’s Batting Highlights:
- Smriti Mandhana: 125 runs 63 balls, 17 fours, five sixes.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 52 runs 35 balls, eight fours.
- Deepti Sharma: 72 runs 58 balls, five fours, two sixes.
- Sneh Rana: 35 runs 41 balls, three fours.
Key Takeaways:
- Australia’s batting depth was too strong for India to chase down.
- Beth Mooney’s masterclass anchored Australia’s total.
- Smriti Mandhana‘s valiant knock was the highlight for India but she lacked support.
Australia’s bowling attack, led by Garth and Schutt, proved pivotal in stifling India’s chase.
Conclusion:
Australia’s Women’s all-around performance ensured a comfortable victory in this high-scoring encounter.While Mooney’s 138-run innings was the standout the contributions from Voll Perry and the middle-order batters helped Australia set a daunting total.Despite Mandhana’s stunning 125,India Women could not manage the required acceleration and fell short.
With this win, Australia Women secured the series 2-1 in the three-match series.Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock while Smriti Mandhana was awarded Player of the Series for her superb performance.
