Australia scripted a comprehensive 185-run victory over India in the decisive third women’s ODI, clinching the series 3-0 and honoring Alyssa Healy’s final match in style. At Bellerive Cricket Ground, the hosts posted 409/7 – their third-best ODI score – before bundling India out for 224 while chasing 410.
Healy, bidding adieu to ODIs, unleashed carnage with 158 runs from 98 deliveries, her innings a testament to her legacy. Mooney’s century (106 off 84) and Voll’s 62 off 52 formed the backbone of Australia’s imposing total after losing the toss.
India’s batting imploded from the outset. Mandhana departed without troubling the scorers. Rawal’s 27 off 21 offered brief hope, but Sutherland removed her. Kaur, who had dominated prior games, managed only 25. Deol’s 14 ended in a run-out mishap, Rodrigues fell for 42 after smashing nine fours, Sharma made 29, Ghosh 18 (bowled by King), and Rana top-scored with 44 off 74 balls.
Alana King’s leg-spin was unplayable, yielding 4/33. Wareham supported with 2 wickets. Australia’s bowlers exploited India’s middle-order fragility relentlessly.
In Australia’s innings, the bowlers faced a barrage. Charani’s 10 overs cost 106 for 2 wickets, Rana gave away 66 for 2, while Deepti and Renuka claimed one each. The series had seen Australia prevail by 6 wickets in the opener and 5 in the second.
Healy’s retirement match ends on a high, underscoring Australia’s supremacy in women’s cricket. India must regroup, addressing batting collapses and bowling inconsistencies to challenge the world champions next time.