AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I: Smriti Mandhana Out for 82 as Jemimah Closes In on Fifty
Smriti Mandhana falls for 82, Jemimah Rodrigues nears fifty as India chase series-clinching victory in Adelaide.
The India Women’s cricket team continued their quest for a historic series win in Australia with a strong batting display in the third T20 International against the hosts at Adelaide Oval. Smriti Mandhana played a commanding innings, scoring 82 off 55 balls before being dismissed by Australia’s Alana Sutherland.
India started cautiously after losing opener Shafali Verma early for 7 runs, removed by Australia’s Kim Garth in the second over. Despite the early setback, the middle order stabilised the innings, building partnerships that kept India firmly in control of the chase.
Jemimah Rodrigues impressed with her fluent strokeplay and was approaching a well-deserved half-century. Her steady innings helped anchor the chase while maintaining a healthy scoring rate against a strong Australian bowling attack.
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The match has carried high stakes, as India aim to secure their first T20I series win in Australia in a decade. Both teams have displayed strategic intent, with Australia relying on disciplined bowling and India responding with aggressive, composed batting.
With Mandhana’s dismissal, the responsibility now shifts to the lower middle order to maintain momentum. A series victory would mark a significant milestone for India Women’s cricket, highlighting their growth and resilience in overseas conditions.
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