Highlights, Australia Women vs India Women 3rd ODI, Full cricket Score: India end Australia's streak with thrilling win

Yep. That’s how we all reacted to this finish!

The streak... is over. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/NRASMIZydv

— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) September 26, 2021

Something about Indians breaking Aussie streaks

2001 at Eden.
2008 at Perth.
2021 at Harrup Park.

This ODI will be in the history books of Indian cricket as they have broken the streak of 26 ODI unbeaten run by Australia Women. Well Done, India Women's team. This is a remarkable win.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 26, 2021

Jhulan finishes off in style!

Game. Over. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/JEZff6viyK

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 26, 2021

Mithali Raj, India captain: I think we’re feeling happy that we won the last game. The winning streak started against India in India, and now we’ve broken the streak. It’s good to have a little bit of depth in the batting order. We have bowlers who can bat. We have tried all-rounders and they have stood up. Yastika’s partnership with Shafali was very important. Sneh’s cameo was very important for the team today. The way we bounced back in the 2nd game, it showed we can fight back. It was good to chase, and we know we are good chasers, but at some point we also have to put up good scores.

Meg Lanning, Australia captain: It was a great contest throughout series. Full credit to India, they came out fighting with the ball and kept fighting with bat. I knew she would be coming out, she is a tough character. She showed how good she can be in tough situations. We were running out of players at one stage. But players did well. Campbell was impressive in her debut. We don’t change much for the Test. We will try and find the right tempo.

Jhulan Goswami is the Player of the Match!

Goswami: We’re just trying to win the game, just stay there and finish the game. Yesterday we lost by a narrow margin because of a lot of dew, but today was about hitting the ball in the right areas and getting early breakthroughs. It was about sticking to the plans and executing. Important to give your best whenever you come to the field, and as a senior player and taking positives, I was trying to do that. Lot of soreness in the body. Will need time to recover. We’re all looking forward to first pink-ball Test.

FOUR! India win, they beat Australia by 2 wickets in 3rd ODI and break Australia’s 26-match winning streak.

Jhulan Goswami gives a charge to Molinuex and hits it straight down the ground for a boundary to seal the game for her side. She punches the air in jubilation and why not! In last match, she could not deliver under pressure with the ball in hand but in 3rd game, she has done it with the bat. India get the all-important 2 points before heading to the Test match at Gold Coast.

What a game we have had. These two ODIs will be remembered for a long time.

49th over, Ball 2: Molinuex to Meghna, one run. To mid-wicket

49th over, Ball 1: Molinuex to Meghna, Dot, hit hard to mid-wicket, no run.

After 49 overs,India Women 261/8 ( Jhulan Goswami 4 , Meghna Singh 1)

Carey with ball in hand. First one, a full toss and pulled away for a single by Rana. Jhulan rotates strike. Followed by a dot. And Rana loses her wicket on the next ball. Meghna joins Jhulan in middle. India need 4 off the last 6.

OUT! Rana goes back. Big wicket for Aussies. top catch from Darlington at deep backward square leg, banged short from Carey and Rana pulled, holed out in the deep. Sneh Rana c (sub)Darlington b Carey 30(27) 

India need 6 in 8 balls.

After 48 overs,India Women 257/7 ( Sneh Rana 29 , Jhulan Goswami 2)

Molineux bowling with brains. Goswami takes a single off the first ball and then Rana gives her a charge, she bowls fuller to keep her quiet. Then a quick single. Players diving, hard running between the wickets. India need to keep calm here. India need 8 off last 12 balls.

After 47 overs,India Women 255/7 ( Sneh Rana 28 , Jhulan Goswami 1)

What drama this is. Wicket on the first ball and then Rana hits three boundaries to bring the equation to 10 off 3 overs. The momentum shifting after every ball.

FOUR! Rana is on fire, gets one in hr arc and she hits it over mid on for four runs.

FOUR! Short ball, Rana makes room and ramps it away for four runs

FOUR! That is creativity at its best, Rana paddle scoops McGrath for four to fine leg.

OUT! Deepti is gone. She is gutted. Soft dismissal. Played on front foot, wanted to get over the player square of the wicket on off side and has perished as Carey takes the catch. India lose their seventh. Deepti Sharma c Carey b Tahlia McGrath 31(30)

After 46 overs,India Women 241/6 ( Deepti Sharma 21 , Sneh Rana 16)

India batters continue to run nervously between the wickets. One more close shave at bowling end. Rana survives as throw does not hit the sticks. She gets one more reprieve as caught and bowls Rana but off a front foot no ball. That is now a run for India and a free hit. Just one off that ball. India need 24 off 24 balls.

How costly will that prove for the Aussies?

Nicola Carey gets a caught and bowled but...#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/wusWiPBJBw

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FOUR! That goes for four, that will do for India, Rana dances down the track and then opens the face of the bat to guide it to square on off side.

After 45 overs,India Women 232/6 ( Deepti Sharma 28 , Sneh Rana 11)

Brave Molinuex comes back into attack. Brilliant effort from Perry to stop a certain boundary, two saved there. Rana smashes one back to her again. She has a swollen face with a throw hitting her not long back and now this is smashed back hard at her, which she stops safely. If that had stuck, it could have been a great catch. And Carey has dropped a catch, she was blinded by the sunshine and could not hold on to the catch at square leg. India Women need 33 runs in 30 balls.

After 44 overs,India Women 227/6 ( Deepti Sharma 24 , Sneh Rana 10)

Again, Rana was a goner had the ball hit the sticks at the bowling end. But another good over for India. One boundary in it and India inch closer slowly and steadily. India Women need 38 runs in 36 balls

FOUR! Strano had another chance to dive and take another blinder but it was too far from her at short third man and the ball ran away for four

After 43 overs,India Women 219/6 ( Deepti Sharma 21 , Sneh Rana 5)

Indians playing with fire when it comes to running between the wickets. Rana was struggling again at non striker’s end. But good rotation of strike. Six off the over, all in singles and doubles.

After 42 overs,India Women 213/6 (Deepti Sharma 17, Sneh Rana 3)

Carey back on. She cuts off the pace and asks the batters to bring on more power. Keeps tthe batters quiet in this over. Just 3 off it. India need 52 off 48.

Sheer commitment

#ToughCookie #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/PwRZpbzm0B

— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) September 26, 2021

After 41 overs,India Women 210/6 (Deepti Sharma 16, Sneh Rana)

Mithali Raj is gone and Rana comes in to bat. She was under extreme pressure to keep up with the pace of the match. The required rate got to her. Seven off the over and a wicket. India Women need 55 runs in 54 balls. Molineux is back on the field.

OUT! Raj goes, Sutherland again quite straight and Raj dances down the track and plays across the line, misses it, ball hits the sticks. Aussies now getting in. Mithali b Sutherland 16(28)

FOUR! No long or mid on and Deepti gets one in her arc from Sutherland, smashes it through mid on for four runs

After 40 overs,India Women 203/5 (Mithali Raj (C) 16, Deepti Sharma 16)

Haynes, Mooney and Molinuex out of the field with different injuries and now 3 subs out in the middle. Deepti is playing bravely. Two good pulls for boundaries. India go past 200. Need 62 off 60 balls.

OUCH! That looked painful. Here’s hoping it’s not too serious for Molineux

Sophie Molineux is off the field and getting checked out after copping a nasty bouncing ball to the mouth #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/fnvTmHPL0p

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FOUR! Another short ball from Campbell and Deepti plays another pull, BANG, hit hard, goes for another four

FOUR! Campbell errs there, short ball and Deepti pulls it away for four runs. Top shot.

After 39 overs,India Women 194/5 (Mithali Raj (C) 16, Deepti Sharma 1)

Sutherland, you beauty. Terrific delivery to dismiss Vastrakar and what a time to do it. Aussies not letting partnerships prosper here. Deepti joins Raj in the middle. Nice change of pace from Sutherland to Deepti, the batter did well to evade that. She pulls on last ball and top edge carries to fine leg on several bounces and the throw from Campbell hits Molinuex on her chin and the blood rushes out. She if off the pitch. India Women need 71 runs in 66 balls.

OUT! Vastrakar goes. Clean bowled by Sutherland. Finds the gap between bat and pad and the ball hits the timber. Vastrakar played down the wrong line and paid the price. India have lost half of ther side. Vastrakar b Sutherland 3(14)

After 38 overs,India Women 192/4 (Mithali Raj (C) 16, Pooja Vastarakar 3)

Campbell goes short and Mithali goes big, smashes her for a six. That is a big pressure release shot. Next ball, good bounce on the ball as Campbell uses her height to extract extra bounce. Run out scare for Vastrakar on the last ball. India Women need 73 runs in 72 balls.

SIX! Campbell bowls a bad short ball and Mithali’s eyes lit up and she pulled it away for a maximum

After 37 overs,India Women 186/4 (Mithali Raj (C) 10, Pooja Vastarakar 3)

Sutherland continues. Another good over for Australia as they continue to pull the game back. Just three off the over. Batters need to rotate the strike better. India Women need 79 runs in 78 balls.

After 36 overs,India Women 183/4 (Mithali Raj (C) 8, Pooja Vastarakar 2)

You can see the pressure is building now on the Indians as the required rate is on the rise, and almost touching six. Vastrakar and Mithali unable to rotate strike. Just two off the over. India Women need 82 runs in 84 balls.

After 35 overs,India Women 181/4 (Mithali Raj (C) 7, Pooja Vastarakar 1)

Sutherland continues. Vastrakar has walked in ahead of Deepti. Plays five to open her account. Mithali finishes the over with a dot. India still need 84.

Aussies grabbing stunners for fun

Spectacular Strano! ⭐️

What a memorable maiden ODI wicket for Stella Campbell too! @CadburyAU | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/8YyxGF6Uzh

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 26, 2021

After 34 overs,India Women 180/4 (Mithali Raj (C) 2, Pooja Vastarakar 0)

Catches win matches, they say and if Australia pull it off from here never forget the catch Starno took to dismiss Bhatia. Nine off the over and a wicket. Maiden wicket for Campbell.

OUT! What a catch this is and this wicket changes the game on its head. Bhatia gone. Another pull shot but the top edge carried to deep backward square leg where substitute Molly Strano takes a diving catch. Yastika Bhatia c (sub)Strano b Stella Campbell 64(69)

FOUR! Bhatia gets one short from Campbell and she pulls her away for a boundary to deep square leg boundary

FOUR! Mithali Raj gets a boundary, slightly on leg stump and she clips it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

After 33 overs,India Women 171/3 ( Yastika Bhatia 60, Mithali Raj (C) 2)

Sutherland continues. Five off the over. This Bhatia-Raj combination can work for India. Bhatia needs to ensure she is there till the last. Raj can continue batting the she does, taking her time and occupying the crease. 94 more needed.

Certainly has made good use of the opportunities handed to her

How impressive is Yastika Bhatia. Credit to the team management for giving her three games on the trot. She certainly looks the one for the future

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) September 26, 2021

After 32 overs,India Women 166/3 ( Yastika Bhatia 57 , Mithali Raj (C) 1)

Campbell comes back on. Good captaincy from Lanning. New batter in and she gives ball to the debutant to have a go. Mithali will take her time. Plays a maiden. India need 99 to win.

After 31 overs,India Women 166/3 ( Yastika Bhatia 57 , Mithali Raj (C) 1)

Soft dismissal for Ghosh. Gone for a duck. That breaks the flow. She needed to stay there and make sure there were no further hiccups but Aussies now see a chance with two quick wickets falling. Captain Mithali Raj comes into bat at 5. She takes two balls to open her account. Bhatia collects one more boundary off the last ball. India need 99 to win.

FOUR! Bhatia carries on the good work, hits Sutherland to square leg boundary for a four

OUT! Third wicket, two back to back wickets for Australia. Ghosh departs, Sutherland bowls on her legs and she clips it do mid-wicket for a simple catch. Richa Ghosh c Gardner b Sutherland 0(4)

After 30 overs,India Women 160/2 ( Yastika Bhatia 52 , Richa Ghosh (W) 0)

Finally a breakthrough for Australia as Molineux removes Verma. No Mithali at 4. Richa Ghosh comes in. India cashing on the youngsters. Maybe it is their day. Verma and Bhatia have led the way and Ghosh should carry on the good work. Good over for Aussies. Just one off it and a wicket.

OUT! Molineux strikes. Verma misses the straight ball from the spinner. She tried to play slog sweep and missed it, the ball hit the sticks and Verma has to walk back. Shafali Verma b Molineux 56(91)

After 29 overs, India Women 159/1 (Shafali Verma 56, Yastika Bhatia 51)

Just in: Haynes and Mooney ruled of the remainder of the match due to respective injuries. Sutherland on for the first time. Partnership now 100 runs between Bhatia and Verma.

FOUR! Verma tucks it down to fine leg to complete 100-run stand between her and Bhatia

Certainly has made herself a frontrunner for the No 3 spot in the buildup to the World Cup

Yastika reaches her milestone as well #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/NPjkwh33K9

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 26, 2021

Her wait for an ODI fifty comes to an end!
 

That's 50 for Shafali Verma #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/o1qcqUlXuZ

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After 28 overs, India Women 153/1 (Shafali Verma 51, Yastika Bhatia 50)

FIFTY for Shafali Verma. She battles through pain to reach the landmark. And two balls later, Bhatia also secures her fifty. The partnership is touching 100 as well. What a stand this has been from these two. Verma playing against her nature and Bhatia complementing her with a quick fifty. Three off the over.

After 27 overs, India Women 150/1 (Shafali Verma 49, Yastika Bhatia 49)

McGrath comes back on, and a terrible over from her. Bhatia smashed her for a boundary at the start and then she herself bowls five wides. 11 off the over as Bhatia and Verma carry on India chase with ease. 150 also up for India.

FOUR! Bhatia gets one short from McGrath and she pulls it away for four runs in style.

After 26 overs, India Women 139/1 (Shafali Verma 48, Yastika Bhatia 44)

Molinuex continues. Maybe Lanning can bring spinner from both the ends here and ask a tired and injured to stretch more. Bhatia playing beautifully at the other end. One more boundary. Eight off the over.

FOUR! Darlington drops the catch at mid on now, Bhatia with a reprieve, it was a tough catch as the fielder was running back looking towards the batter. Ball runs away for four.

After 25 overs, India Women 131/1 (Shafali Verma 48, Yastika Bhatia 37)

Carey continues. India in command here. Bhatia collects boundary off the last ball. India hitting a boundary every over now and this is putting pressure on Aussies.

FOUR! Bhatia finds the gap, plays it late and square, pierces it between backward point and gully for four runs

After 24 overs, India Women 123/1 (Shafali Verma 46, Yastika Bhatia 32)

For a change, Australians drop a catch. Valiant effort from Sutherland at mid-wicket.But spilled. Shafali looking in discomfort and she is now beginning to play the big shots. A wicket maybe round the corner for Australia.

FOUR! Molineux bowls it on Verma’s legs and she sweeps good, gone for four runs to fine leg boundary

After 23 overs,India Women 117/1 (Shafali Verma 41, Yastika Bhatia 26)

Bhatia is batting well here. Another boundary or her. 58-run stand for the second wicket and still going strong. Verma though looking tired. Some issues with her definitely.

FOUR! Bhatia gives Carey a charge and smashes it down the ground for four runs, top shot that one.

After 22 overs,India Women 110/1 (Shafali Verma 40, Yastika Bhatia 25)

Molineux continues. Fifty run stand comes up between Bhatia and Verma for the second wicket. Two youngsters taking up their job seriously and this is good to see. Verma, especially, has been cautious in this innings. But some health concerns as she looked exhausted after completing a quick single, she has had issues with the back. She’s a tough kid so expect her to fight through little bit of pain here for her side.

Some good news in the Indian camp with two of them set to feature in the upcoming WBBL!

A message from our new recruits! 💭🇮🇳@mandhana_smriti @Deepti_Sharma06 #ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/X1YqLixMOq

— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) September 26, 2021

After 21 overs,India Women 105/1 (Shafali Verma 37, Yastika Bhatia 24)

Nicola Carey, right-arm medium, comes into the attack and Bhatia tucks the first ball for a single to fine leg. Aussies throwing themselves around. Some skills from Healy who was quick to reach the ball and flick it to stumps, had it hit, Verma was a goner.

After 20 overs,India Women 101/1 ( Shafali Verma 35 , Yastika Bhatia 23)
Bhatia continues to bat with elegance, deftly guiding the ball towards the deep third region twice in this over, collecting a boundary and a brace as the visitors breach the 100-mark in this over. Bhatia keeps the strike with a single off the last ball. Seven off Molineux’ second over.

FOUR! Edged, and the ball beats the keeper’s gloves to run all the way to the deep third fence. IND 98/1

After 19 overs,India Women 94/1 ( Shafali Verma 35 , Yastika Bhatia 16)
Verma collects a single, before Verma charges down the pitch to drive the ball through extra cover, coming back for a second, followed by a clip through square leg for a single. Good end to the over from India’s perspective as Verma punches the ball through the gap between mid off and extra cover for a boundary, before lofting the ball towards long off for a brace.

FOUR! Shafali gets on the backfoot and punches through the gap between mid off and extra cover to collect her fifth boundary! IND 92/1

After 18 overs,India Women 84/1 ( Shafali Verma 28 , Yastika Bhatia 13)

Campbell continues. Bhatia is looking set now. Good thing from India’s point of view is that she is constantly looking to score and not just play dots. Three off the over.

After 17 overs,India Women 82/1 ( Shafali Verma 27 , Yastika Bhatia 12)

Gardner continues. Bhatia with a good shot down the ground, collects four for her team. That’s that from this over. India going slow but going well.

FOUR! Bhatia gives Gardner a charge and plays it down the ground for a four

After 16 overs,India Women 77/1 ( Shafali Verma 27 , Yastika Bhatia 7)

Campbell continues. The second ball stayed low and if it was straighter, could have hit the bottom of the sticks. Shafali was lucky there. On last ball of the over, she hits a boundary to make it four off the over.

FOUR! What a shot, fuller from Campbell and Shafali clears her front leg and powers it through mid off for a boundary.

After 15 overs,India Women 73/1 ( Shafali Verma 23 , Yastika Bhatia 7)

Drinnks taken. Gardner continues. Excellent cricket from Bhatia as she taken on Gardner. Hits her for a boundary. That ball was spinning away but Bhatia made late adjustment and hit it over mid off for a boundary.

FOUR! Bhatia steps out against Gardner and smashes it over mid off for a boundary. Excellent cricket.

After 14 overs,India Women 69/1 ( Shafali Verma 23 , Yastika Bhatia 3)

Campbell continues. Haynes, fielding at backward point, began to limp for a bit. Two wides in the over from Campbell, a number of them in this little while for Aussies. 21 of them. Four off the over.

After 13 overs,India Women 65/1 ( Shafali Verma 22 , Yastika Bhatia 2)

Gardner continues. Yet again a quick throw from the deep saves one run. Just one off the over.  Gardner bowling wicket to wicket and not letting the batters score freely.

What a grab!

SUTHERLAND!

A catch from the top drawer by Annabel Sutherland 👏@CommBank | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/xIJoPdNLue

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After 12 overs,India Women 64/1 ( Shafali Verma 21 , Yastika Bhatia 2)

Debutant Stella Campbell, right-arm medium, comes into the attack, starts off with two dots before Verma glances one to square leg for a single. Could have been a double but rocket throw from the deep, right over the stumps. Clearly, the difference in fielding standard showing here. Yastiks pulls for a double to open her account. Four off it.

After 11 overs,India Women 60/1 ( Shafali Verma 20 , Yastika Bhatia 0)

Ashleigh Gardner, right-arm off break, comes into the attack and brings the breakthrough. Mandhana is gone, trying to play a fancy shot. Five off the over and a wicket. Yastika Bhatia joins Shafali.

OUT! Top catch from Sutherland. Mandhana falls for the loop, hits it over mid off, but Sutherland runs back, keeps eyes on the ball and then dives to grab it. Mandhana c Sutherland b Gardner 22(25)

The difference between the two sides today

Superb catch by Annabel Sutherland. Light years between the fielding of these two teams#AUSvIND

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) September 26, 2021

FOUR! Gardner is unlucky, outside edge off Mandhana’s bat but no one at first slip and it runs away for boundary

After 10 overs,India Women 55/0 ( Shafali Verma 19 , Smriti Mandhana 18)

Sophie Molineux, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack. Shafali’s outside edge falls short of backward point. The spin will tempt Shafali to play more shots. A maiden for Molinuex.

After 9 overs,India Women 55/0 ( Shafali Verma 19 , Smriti Mandhana 18)

FIFTY up for India. Five byes from Perry again. Has happened twice now. She has not had a control over the inswing to the left-hander. Mandhana then gets a gift on her pads and that is hit for a boundary as well. This should be the last over for Perry in this spell. 11 off it.

FOUR! Perry bowls on Mandhana’s legs and she flicks it away for four runs to fine leg boundary

After 8 overs,India Women 44/0 ( Shafali Verma 19 , Smriti Mandhana 14)

Lovely off drive from Mandhana but not much power behind it, fielding at mid off. Just one off it. But two balls later, Mandhana gets a fuller delivery and she creams it through covers for four runs. Nice start this from India.

FOUR! Good effort in the deep but third umpire had a look and the ball had touched the ropes. Fine drive from Mandhana for a boundary.

After 7 overs,India Women 37/0 ( Shafali Verma 18 , Smriti Mandhana 8)

Perry continues. Starts with two dots before giving a single to Mandhana. Nice yorker from Perry to Shafali. Better over from Perry. Just one off it.

After 6 overs,India Women 36/0 ( Shafali Verma 18 , Smriti Mandhana 7)

McGrath continues. Shafali, on a number of occasions now, has looked to work the ball to the leg side and the leading edge is produced, luckily falling short of the fielders so far. Good shot over covers on the last ball for a double.

After 5 overs,India Women 34/0 ( Shafali Verma 16 , Smriti Mandhana 7)

Perry continues. Starts off with a wide. Has not been able to find her rhythm in this series. Is wicket-les s so far and clearly looking far from her best in this spell as well. Lovely cover drive from Mandhana for two. Six off it.

After 4 overs,India Women 29/0 ( Shafali Verma 15 , Smriti Mandhana 4)

McGrath continues. Starts off with a dot. Mandhana then takes the single. Leading edge off Shafali’s bat lands safely at covers. Good over for Australia. Just three off it.

After 3 overs,India Women 25/0 ( Shafali Verma 14 , Smriti Mandhana 2)

Perry begins the new over with a wayward delivery, that goes for 4 byes. Bad work from Healy behind the stumps as she lets go an easy take. There is swing on offer but Aussies have not been able to use it as well as they would have liked. Perry almost pulled off a Healy-like run out at the non-striker’s end but Mandhana was aware and reached back in time. 15 off the over.

FOUR! Perry little wide and Shafali swings her bat, cuts and the ball takes the outside edge and flies through slip and keeper for a boundary

After 2 overs,India Women 10/0 ( Shafali Verma 6 , Smriti Mandhana 1)

Tahlia McGrath, right-arm medium, to share the new ball with Perry. First boundary for India and Shafali. Good start for India this although Mandhana has barely faced deliveries. Nine off the over.

FOUR! McGrath strays down leg and Shafali picks it up easily and flicks it away for four runs

After 1 over,India Women 1/0 ( Shafali Verma 0 , Smriti Mandhana 0)

Shafali cautious at the start. Ready to block a few. Perry bowling around the 110kph mark and focussing on outside the off stump channel. India open the account with a wide. Nice back foot punch from Shafali for no run. Big swing and a miss on the last ball. One off the over.

Alright, chase time!

Players take the field. Mandhana and Shafali begin chase. Ellyse Perry has the ball in hand.

After 50 overs,Australia Women 264/9 ( Nicola Carey 12 , Stella Campbell 0)

Jhulan Goswami bowls out the final over as Annabel Sutherland, one of the three changes in the Aussie lineup today, joins Carey at the crease. Sutherland, though, lasts just two balls as she chips the ball to Deepti at midwicket to depart for a duck. Sophie Molineux gets off the mark right away with a single, but is run out two balls later while responding to Carey’s call for a second run. Goswami does well to close out the innings without giving away a boundary in the final over, giving away just four runs for the loss of two wickets as she finishes the pick of the bowlers with 3/37.

India need 265 to win the third and final ODI.

OUT! Second wicket to fall in the final over of the innings as Molineux is caught marginally short of the crease at the non-striker’s end after responding to Carey’s call for a second run. AUS 263/9

Molineux run out (Goswami) 1(1)

OUT! Sutherland departs for a golden duck as she chips the ball to Deepti at midwicket to give Goswami her third wicket of the innings. AUS 261/8

Sutherland c Deepti b Goswami 0(1)

After 49 overs,Australia Women 260/7 ( Nicola Carey 9 , )

Vastrakar into her final over. Starts off on a tight note, conceding not more than a single in each of the first three deliveries, before McGrath hits her for back-to-back boundaries. Some consolation for Vastrakar in the end as McGrath nicks a short ball to get caught-behind for 47, missing out on a second consecutive half-century.

FOUR! Shorter ball outside off, McGrath goes for the uppercut towards deep third. Goswami gives the ball a chase and is unable to cut the ball off. AUS 260/6

FOUR! Slower ball from Vastrakar, McGrath picks it and clobbers it towards the midwicket fence to move into the 40s! AUS 256/6

After 48 overs,Australia Women 249/6 ( Tahlia McGrath 38 , Nicola Carey 7)

McGrath sets off for a risky single after blocking the first delivery, with Goswami missing the striker’s stumps while attempting a throw. Shafali misfields at square leg, and looks absolutely flabbergasted with herself, the series of dropped chances clearly putting her under pressure and shaking her focus. Brace to McGrath in the third delivery as Vastrakar does well to cut off the ball near the backward square leg boundary. Single off each of the last two balls. Six off the over, with two more to go in the over.

After 47 overs,Australia Women 243/6 ( Tahlia McGrath 34 , Nicola Carey 5)

India’s tryst with comical dropped catches continues as Verma spills one at midwicket after a thick top-edge off Carey’s bat, and giving Vastrakar, who was also going towards the ball but backed out in time, a glare on top of that. McGrath rubs salt on India’s wounds with a boundary in the fourth delivery. Nine off the over. Three overs left in the innings.

FOUR! McGrath stretches her arms to a wide delivery to guide it towards deep third for her fifth boundary. AUS 242/6

After 46 overs,Australia Women 234/6 ( Tahlia McGrath 28 , Nicola Carey 3)

Deepti in place of Gayakwad now. She keeps it tight in the first four deliveries, giving away three singles, before McGrath collects a four and a brace to close out another good over, with nine coming off it.

FOUR! McGrath doesn’t let Australia’s scoring rate slide after Gardner’s dismissal. Skips down the track and drives through the covers to collect her fourth boundary. AUS 232/6

After 45 overs,Australia Women 225/6 ( Tahlia McGrath 21 , Nicola Carey 1)

Gardner slices a short ball over the keeper’s head to collect her eighth boundary. Looks to make it back-to-back hits to the fence next ball, but ends up hitting a straight ball straight to Mithali at short fine as the India skipper finally holds on to a chance after countless drops so far this innings. Five runs and a wicket from this over.

OUT! Finally, an Indian fielder holds on to a catch! Slower ball from Vastrakar, Gardner was looking to make it back-to-back hits to the fence. Unfortunately, she hit straight into the hands of skipper Mithali standing at short fine. End of a superb knock from the Aussie No 6 as she departs having produced her highest ODI score. AUS 224/6

Gardner c Raj b Vastrakar 67(62)

FOUR! Short from Vastrakar, Gardner slices this out of the keeper’s reach as the ball races away to the deep third fence. AUS 224/5

After 44 overs,Australia Women 220/5 ( Ashleigh Gardner 63 , Tahlia McGrath 21)

Gayakwad in place of Rana now. India’s horror show continues on the field as Richa Ghosh puts down a sweeper Gardner skies the ball off a mishit towards cover. That in addition to a misfield at sweeper cover after a drive by McGrath at the start of the over.

FOUR! Third boundary for McGrath. Driven through the covers, with the fielder near the boundary failing to cut the ball off. AUS 216/5

After 43 overs,Australia Women 212/5 ( Ashleigh Gardner 61 , Tahlia McGrath 15)

Vastrakar, who bowled a decent first spell today, returns to the attack with the possibility of her getting a maximum of four of the five overs that are left in her quota. Single off each of the first two balls. Miscued slog by Gardner in the third delivery, though the ball lands safely in front of long on, allowing her a single. Four from the over, a quiet once compared to the rampage in the recent overs.

After 42 overs,Australia Women 208/5 ( Ashleigh Gardner 59 , Tahlia McGrath 13)

There’s no stopping the charge at this stage, even with Mooney’s dismissal, as Gardner and McGrath keep the boundaries flowing in this over. 13 from this over, including a six to Gardner at the start of the over followed by a four to McGrath two balls later. 73 runs have been added to the Aussie total in the last seven overs. What a comeback this has been from the middle order.

FOUR! And now a second boundary to McGrath as she cuts the ball behind square in the third delivery of Rana’s ninth over. AUS 206/5

SIX! Gardner targets the long on region as she reduces Shafali Verma to a spectator. Expensive start to Rana’s penultimate over. Brings up the 200 for the Aussies. AUS 201/5

After 41 overs,Australia Women 195/5 ( Ashleigh Gardner 53 , Tahlia McGrath 7)

Gayakwad in place of Rana. Starts off with a wide. Gardner then  keeps the scoreboard ticking in the company of new batter McGrath as the pair collect six off the next five deliveries, before McGrath collects her first boundary with a sweep off a delivery straying down the leg side.

FOUR! Just when the over was turning out to be a good one for the Indians, Gayakwad strays down the leg side to allow McGrath to collect her first boundary with a sweep towards fine leg. AUS 195/5

After 40 overs,Australia Women 185/5 ( Ashleigh Gardner 51 , Tahlia McGrath 0)

Quite the eventful over from Rana as Gardner and Mooney bring up their half-centuries with a six and a four respectively, both struck towards the long on region, before the latter’s clean bowled after missing an attempted sweep. 12 runs and a wicket from the over, as Tahlia McGrath makes her way to the centre at No 7 today. 10 overs left in this innings, and the Aussies have a shot at 250 at the moment.

OUT! A shot too many from Mooney as she misses a sweep, resulting in the death rattle sounding behind her. Superb knock from her nevertheless as she once again anchored the Aussie innings to guide them out of a difficult position, crossing the 50-run mark for the second consecutive time. AUS 185/5

Mooney b Rana 52(64)

FOUR! And now Mooney brings up her half-century with a boundary just two balls after Gardner, smacking the ball towards the wide long on fence to get to the milestone in 63 balls! What a way to follow up the match-winning 125 not out! Partnership’s just two short of the century mark now! AUS 185/4

SIX! What a way for Ash Gardner to bring up her half-century! Takes a step forward and goes for a majestic inside out drive over long off, where the fielder has been reduced to a spectator. Fourth fifty for Gardner, this one coming at run-a-ball. AUS 180/4

After 39 overs,Australia Women 173/4 ( Beth Mooney 47 , Ashleigh Gardner 44)

Deepti replaces Goswami. Gardner collects a boundary first ball with a well-timed sweep behind square. Single off the next two deliveries, before Gardner collects her second boundary of the over, helping a poor delivery straying down leg towards the fine leg fence as Goswami gives the ball a chase in vain. 10 from the over. Last four overs have fetched the Aussies 38 runs.

FOUR! Second boundary of the over, Gardner making the most of a loose delivery from Deepti as she guides it towards fine leg. AUS 173/4

FOUR! The boundaries continue to flow for the Aussies, as Garnder sweeps behind square at the start of Deepti’s sixth over. AUS 167/4

After 38 overs,Australia Women 163/4 ( Beth Mooney 46 , Ashleigh Gardner 35)

DROPPED! Another chance to dismiss Mooney put down as Sneh Rana’s not quick enough to pluck the catch off her own bowling. The Indian fielding had been sharp in the first half of the Aussie innings; unfortunately they’ve once again allowed the Aussies to get back on their feet with a number of misfields and dropped chances. Only making their chances of securing their first win of the tour all the more difficult. After collecting four dots on the bounce, Mooney closes out the over with back-to-back boundaries, the second one the result of a misfield by Vastrakar near long on.

FOUR! Another misfield in the deep, this time by Vastrakar, as Mooney collects back-to-back fours to close out the 38th over. AUS 163/4

FOUR! Dropped short from Rana, Mooney swivels around and guides the ball towards the backward square leg fence to move into the 40s. AUS 159/4

After 37 overs,Australia Women 155/4 ( Beth Mooney 38 , Ashleigh Gardner 35)

The 150 comes up for the Aussies as Mooney works the ball through midwicket at the start of the over, getting enough time to come back for a third. A misfield by Verma at deep backward point four balls later allows Gardner to collect another boundary for herself four balls later. Seven from the over. Australia starting to accelerate now.

FOUR! Gardner slices the ball over point off a fuller delivery from Goswami. Verma puts in a dive in the deep, but doesn’t quite get her hand on the ball as it rolls away to the rope. AUS 155/4

After 36 overs,Australia Women 148/4 ( Beth Mooney 35 , Ashleigh Gardner 31)

Big over for the Aussies, with 13 coming off it, as Rana starts off with a high full toss that not only is called a no-ball, but is smacked towards the square leg boundary by Gardner, who makes it back-to-back fours with a powerful sweep behind square next ball. Meanwhile the partnership between the two is worth 61 at the end of this over. Australia certainly going places with these two at the crease.

FOUR! Gardner makes the most of the free hit on offer, sweeping behind square to collect back-to-back boundaries. AUS 144/4

FOUR! A high full toss from Rana, the ball well over Gardner’s helmet that is rightly called a no-ball, is smacked towards the square leg fence for a boundary. Also brings up the fifty partnership between the two! AUS 140/4

After 35 overs,Australia Women 135/4 ( Beth Mooney 34 , Ashleigh Gardner 20)

Mithali decides to keep a seamer on from one end, as Goswami replaces Gayakwad. The senior seamer starts off with a ripper to Mooney, breaching her defence with the ball travelling close to her off pole. Bowls three dots on the trot before straying down the leg side for a wide in the fourth. Mooney decides to take the risk next ball, going for an aerial drive past mid on to collect her third boundary. Back-to-back dots to end the over.

FOUR! Mooney decides to take the risk in order to boost Australia’s scoring rate, driving the ball down the ground with the ball travelling close to Deepti at that position. AUS 135/4

After 34 overs,Australia Women 130/4 ( Beth Mooney 30 , Ashleigh Gardner 20)

Rana returns, replacing Meghna. The offie keeps Gardner quiet as she bowls six dots on the trot. Looks like India might just revert to spin from both ends for a while to restrict the boundaries.

After 33 overs,Australia Women 130/4 ( Beth Mooney 30 , Ashleigh Gardner 20)

Dropped! Mooney, the centurion in the previous game, goes for an aerial cut first ball that should have been gobbled down extra cover’s throat. Instead, Meghna puts down a sitter to hand Mooney a lifeline. Criminal wastage of chances was what cost India a series-levelling win on Friday. They will hope that was the last of the dropped chances today, lest they waste what has been a tidy bowling performance so far today. Two from this over.

After 32 overs,Australia Women 128/4 ( Beth Mooney 29 , Ashleigh Gardner 19)

Single to Mooney in the second delivery. Gardner goes for an aerial drive over the covers in the third delivery, getting enough time to come back for a second. Cracking drive over the bowler’s head by Gardner two balls later, collecting her second boundary as a result. Seven from the over, with Australia’s run rate touching four in this over.

FOUR! Smashed over the bowler’s head by Gardner off Meghna! Second boundary for the Aussie No 6. AUS 128/4

After 31 overs,Australia Women 121/4 ( Beth Mooney 28 , Ashleigh Gardner 13)

Change from both ends now as Gayakwad returns to the attack, with Vastrakar getting a rest after a five-over spell. Four from the over, all coming through singles.

Drinks called onto the field for the second time this innings. So far so good between Mooney and Gardner with the fifth-wicket stand worth 30 so far. Run rate still under four at the moment, though that could go off the charts in the slog overs should Mooney still on till then.

After 30 overs,Australia Women 117/4 ( Beth Mooney 26 , Ashleigh Gardner 11)

Meghna back in place of Deepti. Direct hit by Deepti from backward point in the first delivery after Mooney decides to set off for a quick single, with Ash Gardner making it home easily in the end. Gardner runs the ball towards deep third for a single next ball. Swing and a miss for Mooney while looking for a cover drive in the third, before running the ball towards long on for a single in the fourth. A leg bye followed by a brace to Mooney off the last two deliveries. Six off the over.

After 29 overs,Australia Women 111/4 ( Beth Mooney 22 , Ashleigh Gardner 10)

Single to Gardner at the start of Vastrakar’s fifth over on the trot. Mooney drives the ball down the ground two balls later, but is able to collect only a single thanks to mid off’s intercepting it. Sharp work by Deepti at point to prevent Gardner from collecting a single, putting in a sharp dive to her right. Gardner decides to increase the elevation next ball, going for an aerial drive towards deep point for a single. Mooney keeps the strike with a run off the last ball. Four from the over.

After 28 overs,Australia Women 107/4 ( Beth Mooney 20 , Ashleigh Gardner 8)

Mooney sweeps behind square to bring up the ton for the Aussies at the start of the over. Gardner takes the aerial route next ball with a lofted drive over mid off for her first boundary. Goes for an aerial drive again two balls later, this time the ball travelling close to Deepti’s outstretched hand, allowing the batter a single. A run off each of the last two balls, with eight coming off this over. Australia starting to accelerate now.

FOUR! Gardner steps forward and lofts the ball over mid off for her first boundary of the innings. AUS 104/4

After 27 overs,Australia Women 99/4 ( Beth Mooney 18 , Ashleigh Gardner 2)

A misfield by Goswami at the start of Vastrakar’s fourth over allows Mooney to collect her second boundary. A frustrated Vastrakar then unleashes a steep bouncer well outside leg that is called a wide. Single off the fourth and fifth deliveries. Wide called in the last ball, height being the factor as the seamer once again dishes out the short one to Mooney, who keeps the strike with a single off the last delivery. Nine from this over, a welcome one for the Aussies with the pressure somewhat eased.

FOUR! Poor stuff from Goswami at mid on after a drive down the ground by Mooney as the ball rolls past her fingers and all the way to the boundary. A welcome boundary for the Aussies, who had been under pressure since Perry’s dismissal. AUS 94/4

After 26 overs,Australia Women 90/4 ( Beth Mooney 12 , Ashleigh Gardner 1)

Single off each of the first three deliveries of this over as Gardner gets off the mark. Mooney took the risk in the third delivery after guiding the ball towards mid off, challenging herself against Goswami stationed at that position, getting home in the end. Bit of intent needed from the Aussies at this stage if they are to stay on course for a challenging total in the 250-range.

After 25 overs,Australia Women 87/4 ( Beth Mooney 10 , Ashleigh Gardner 0)

Vastrakar’s short ball ploy results in the Indians breaking the fourth-wicket stand as Perry goes for an aerial cut straight into Deepti’s hands at point. Out walks Ashleigh Gardner, with Australia once again in a spot of bother. Wicket maiden for Vastrakar.

OUT! Vastrakar’s use of the short ball gives India the breakthrough. Keeping it wide outside off, Perry’s drawn into the cut, unfortunately straight into the hands of Deepti standing eagerly at point. AUS 87/4

Perry c Deepti b Vastrakar 26(47)

After 24 overs,Australia Women 87/3 ( Ellyse Perry 26 , Beth Mooney 10)

Perry and Mooney decide to use their feet against Deepti in this over, the latter collecting her first boundary as a result as she smashes the ball down the ground for her first boundary. Six off the over. Nice little partnership brewing between Perry and Mooney, worth 25 at the end of this over, coming at a steady pace.

FOUR! Mooney decides to break the shackles, charging down the track against Deepti and lofting the ball straight down the ground. The ball lands just short of the rope, eventually rolling away for the batter’s first boundary. AUS 85/3

After 23 overs,Australia Women 81/3 ( Ellyse Perry 25 , Beth Mooney 5)

Vastrakar focuses mainly on the short ball in this over, the strategy of which has worked in their favour in phases this series. Tidy over from Vastrakar with three coming off it, including a leg bye in the second delivery.

After 22 overs,Australia Women 78/3 ( Ellyse Perry 24 , Beth Mooney 4)

Deepti continues. Milestone for Ellyse Perry in this over as she completes 5,000 international runs with a single at the start of the over, the feat of which is acknowledged at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in the form of a formal announcement and an applause. Mooney keeps the striker with a sweep towards fine leg in the last delivery.

Watch how Healy got out!

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 26, 2021

After 21 overs,Australia Women 76/3 ( Ellyse Perry 23 , Beth Mooney 3)

Pooja Vastrakar replaces Sneh Rana as the Indians bring seam back from one end. Mooney continues to score in singles, running the ball towards wide third in the third delivery. Sharp work by subtstitute Jemimah Rodridgues at midwicket in the fourth to keep Perry rooted at her crease. She keeps the strike with a single off the last delivery. Tidy start to Vastrakar’s spell with two coming off her first over.

After 20 overs,Australia Women 74/3 ( Ellyse Perry 22 , Beth Mooney 2)

Mithali continues with her spin-from-both-ends strategy as off-spinner Deepti Sharma replaces Gayakwad. She’s off to an expensive start as she offers Perry the room for a well-timed cut in front of square, resulting in the star all-rounder’s second boundary. Perry goes for another cut next ball, this time grabbing a single. Mooney’s off the mark after five deliveries with a single. Single off each of the last two balls. At the end of 20 overs, Australia going at a rate slightly under four-an-over following the loss of three wickets, though they have plenty of batting to come and can remain optimistic with the Perry-Mooney pair at the centre.

FOUR! Perry’s starting to express herself more freely now, cutting the half-tracker in front of square as the ball races away to the extra cover boundary. Not the ideal start to Deepti’s spell. AUS 70/3

After 19 overs,Australia Women 66/3 ( Ellyse Perry 16 , Beth Mooney 0)

Perry guides the ball towards the third at the start of the over for a brace, and brings Money on strike for the first time with a single two balls later. Mooney plays a couple of shots through the off side, intercepted at point on both occasions, before defending the last delivery.

After 18 overs,Australia Women 63/3 ( Ellyse Perry 13 , Beth Mooney 0)

Perry smacks the ball down the ground, and unfortunately for her partner, hits the non-striker’s stumps after brushing past the bowler’s fingers, resulting in Healy’s exit for 35. Out walks Beth Mooney, who was terrific on Friday with her unbeaten 125 rescuing Australia from the dire straits. Just one from the over.

OUT! Healy’s luck finally runs out as she’s caught short of the non-striker’s end after a powerful drive by Perry that brushes Gayakwad’s fingers. She departs after getting off to a solid start. AUS 62/3

Healy run out (Gayakwad) 35(47)

After 17 overs,Australia Women 62/2 ( Alyssa Healy 35 , Ellyse Perry 12)

Rana continues after drinks as Mithali looks to maintain the stranglehold on Australia’s scoring rate with spin from both ends. Two from the over as Healy and Perry collect a single each. Leading edge off Healy’s bat in the last delivery, with the ball falling just short of the fielder charing in from short mid on.

After 16 overs,Australia Women 60/2 ( Alyssa Healy 34 , Ellyse Perry 11)

Healy collects a single off the second delivery. Perry finally heaves a sigh of relief after a tough start to her innings as she cuts the ball through point in the penultimate delivery to collect her first boundary. She then grabs a brace with a sweep towards fine leg. Drinks called on the field at the end of this over.

FOUR! Finally a boundary for Perry as she cuts the ball through point off a back-of-length ball from Gayakwad. AUS 58/2

After 15 overs,Australia Women 53/2 ( Alyssa Healy 33 , Ellyse Perry 5)

Three singles from this over as Healy and Perry, who have forged many a match-saving partnership together in the past, continue to keep the scoreboard ticking at a steady pace.

After 14 overs,Australia Women 50/2 ( Alyssa Healy 31 , Ellyse Perry 4)

50 comes up for the Aussies in this over as Perry and Healy collect a single each, Gayakwad continuing to bowl the tight lines that is complemented with the fielders keeping things tight.

After 13 overs,Australia Women 48/2 ( Alyssa Healy 30 , Ellyse Perry 3)

Goswami given a breather as offie Sneh Rana’s introduced, with spin from both ends for now. Perry clips the ball behind square for a single at the start of the over. Healy targets the same region three balls later, moving to 30. Perry keeps the strike with a single off the last delivery.

After 12 overs,Australia Women 45/2 ( Alyssa Healy 29 , Ellyse Perry 1)

Healy breaks the rut with a single in the second delivery after driving through mid off. Pez gets off the mark with a single two balls later. Brace for Healy in the last delivery as she works the ball behind square on the off side.

After 11 overs,Australia Women 41/2 ( Alyssa Healy 26 , Ellyse Perry 0)

A sixth over on the trot for Goswami. The seamer continues to bowl a challenging line as Perry, who was among Australia’s early casualties on Friday, takes her time to get settled at the crease. Back-to-back maidens for Goswami.

After 10 overs,Australia Women 41/2 ( Alyssa Healy 26 , Ellyse Perry 0)

Spin introduced in the final over of the powerplay as left-arm orthodox Rajeshwari Gayakwad replaces Meghna, whose confidence will have taken a hit after getting smashed for three boundaries in her previous over. Starts off with a maiden.

After 9 overs,Australia Women 41/2 ( Alyssa Healy 26 , Ellyse Perry 0)

Goswami finally breaks the opening stand as Haynes perishes while looking for another big shot, getting a thick leading edge to result in a simple catch for Verma at mid off. Out walks the skipper Meg Lanning next, who lasts a total of four deliveries as she’s caught behind for a duck. A wicket maiden for the senior India pacer, one that has put the pressure back on the Aussies.

OUT! Meg Lanning’s out for a four-ball duck, as Goswami collects two wickets in her fifth over! Lanning gets a nick while looking for a cover drive, and Ghosh lunges to her right behind the stumps to collect the catch. AUS 41/2

Lanning c Ghosh b Goswami 0(4)

Huge feat!

Milestone Alert🚨: #TeamIndia stalwart @JhulanG10 has now completed 600 career wickets.🥁 #AUSvIND https://t.co/2QvSIEWMAk pic.twitter.com/lJOErMGq0e

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 26, 2021

OUT! Goswami breaks the partnership, and there won’t be any big score for the Aussie vice-captain today! Haynes was hoping to keep the pressure on the Indians with another boundary or two, but go no timing while attempting to pull a wide delivery from the senior India pacer. Shafali Verma collects a sitter at mid off. AUS 41/1

Haynes c Verma b Goswami 13(28)

After 8 overs,Australia Women 41/0 ( Rachael Haynes 13 , Alyssa Healy 26)

Healy decides it’s time to shift gears and make the most of the fielding restrictions, as she collects three boundaries in the first four deliveries. An under-pressure Meghna then concedes a wide in the penultimate delivery. Big over for the Aussies, with 13 coming off it.

FOUR! Three boundaries in four deliveries for Healy off Meghna! Pulled through the midwicket region this time, has Midge! AUS 40/0

FOUR! Looks like the Aussie openers have finally shifted gears after the calculated start. Healy drives this through the gap between extra cover and mid off. AUS 36/0

FOUR! It’s the vacant second slip again! Healy guides the ball through that channel as the ball races away to the third fence, giving the wicket-keeper bat her third boundary. AUS 32/0

After 7 overs,Australia Women 28/0 ( Rachael Haynes 13 , Alyssa Healy 14)

Haynes guides the ball behind point for an easy single in the third delivery, before Healy escapes another dismissal scare as the outside edge flies safely through the vacant second slip for a second time today. Haynes ends the over with a boundary, smashing the ball down towards long on.

FOUR! Clobbered down the ground by Haynes off Goswami, collecting her third boundary of the innings. AUS 28/0

After 6 overs,Australia Women 22/0 ( Rachael Haynes 8 , Alyssa Healy 13)

Meghna starts off with a short ball to Haynes, who attempts to hook it towards the midwicket region. Haynes sets off for a run next ball after getting high on the thigh. Healy plays a couple of well-timed drives in the next two deliveries, but can’t pierce the packed cover arc. Healy collects her second boundary with a pull in front of square off a back-of-length final delivery of the over.

FOUR! Slightly short-of-length from Meghna, Healy swivels to pull this through the midwicket region to collect her second boundary. AUS 22/0

After 5 overs,Australia Women 17/0 ( Rachael Haynes 8 , Alyssa Healy 9)

Goswami tempts Healy into a cover drive in the second ball of the over, and nearly gets the outside nick with the extra movement away. Misfield at the third next ball after an outside edge off Healy’s bat, resulting in her first boundary. A second slip, however, could’ve been a little more interesting from India’s perspective. Four from the over.

FOUR! Edged… and safe! Healy nicks the ball through the vacant second slip, and a misfield by Meghna at the third results in the boundary. AUS 17/0

After 4 overs,Australia Women 13/0 ( Rachael Haynes 8 , Alyssa Healy 5)

Healy collects a single at the start of the over, and Haynes remains defensive in the next four deliveries. She tries to collect a quick single in the last delivery, but is sent back with Pooja Vastrakar, who ran Ellyse Perry out in the last game, having a shy at the striker’s end. One off Meghna’s second.

After 3 overs,Australia Women 12/0 ( Rachael Haynes 8 , Alyssa Healy 4)

A tidier over from Goswami in her second, giving away just the one as Healy collects a single at the start of the over with an aerial chip behind point. Haynes, is mixing caution with aggression at the moment, leaning more towards the former.

After 2 overs,Australia Women 11/0 ( Rachael Haynes 8 , Alyssa Healy 3)

Meghna Singh, who bowled a terrific early spell on Friday, from the other end. Healy gets off the mark right away, driving through the covers for a brace, before collecting a single. Haynes collects her second boundary with a cracking cover drive in the penultimate delivery.

FOUR! Cracking drive through the covers by Haynes off Meghna! AUS 11/0

After 1 over,Australia Women 4/0 ( Rachael Haynes 4 , Alyssa Healy 0)

Goswami starts off with an outswinger with Haynes on strike first ball. Haynes then collects the first runs of the day with a boundary, clipping a yorker-length delivery towards fine leg. Four consecutive dots follow.

FOUR! Clipped away towards fine leg by Haynes off a yorker from Goswami. AUS 4/0