India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI: Preview and Stats
By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 19, 2025 | 02:20 pm
The third and final ODI match between India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, September 23. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm IST, with the toss taking place half an hour earlier.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team will be looking to seal the series after their convincing 102-run victory in the second Women’s ODI.
Series Outlook: India Seek Victory as Australia Aim to Bounce Back
After a commanding win in the second encounter, India will look to their star batter Smriti Mandhana to continue her impressive form against Australia. Mandhana’s recent performances have been pivotal for the team’s success.
On the other side, Australia will be eager to bounce back in the final WODI. Led by captain Alyssa Healy, the Australian squad features key players such as Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner. They will aim to replicate their dominant display from the first WODI, where they hammered India in Mullanpur.
Predicted Teams
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur/Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sree Charani.
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
Head-to-Head Record
According to ESPNcricinfo, India and Australia have faced each other 58 times in WODIs. Australia leads the rivalry with 47 wins, while India has claimed 11 victories.
In matches played in India, the two sides have met 26 times, with Australia winning 21 and India winning 5.
Player Focus: Key Stats
Smriti Mandhana has been a standout performer for India, amassing 4,763 runs in 107 WODIs at an impressive average of 47.15, including 12 centuries and 32 half-centuries.
For Australia, Ellyse Perry boasts 4,261 runs in WODIs at an average of 48.97, featuring 3 centuries and 35 fifties. Perry is also a potent bowler with 166 wickets at an average of 25.56.
Among other bowlers, Megan Schutt (Australia) and Deepti Sharma (India) both have taken 138 wickets in WODIs, making them vital players for their respective teams.
Telecast Details
The third India vs Australia Women’s ODI can be watched live on the Star Sports Network in India. Additionally, fans can stream the match live on the JioHostar app and website.
Don’t miss the action starting at 1:30 pm IST on September 23!
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