Australia Women completed a commanding 3-0 clean sweep in their ODI series against India Women with a crushing 185-run victory in the third and final match at Bellerive Oval on March 1, 2026. The hosts posted a mammoth 409/7 after being sent in to bat, their highest total at home in women's ODIs, before bowling out India for 224 in 45.1 overs. The result not only sealed the bilateral ODI series but also extended Australia's dominance in the ongoing multi-format series, leading 8-4 ahead of the one-off Test in Perth.
Captain Alyssa Healy delivered a fairytale farewell to her ODI career, smashing a blistering 158 off just 98 balls—setting a new record for the highest individual score by an Australian woman in ODIs on home soil. Her aggressive knock featured powerful strokeplay across the ground, anchoring partnerships including 134 runs with Georgia Voll (62 off 52) for the second wicket and 145 with Beth Mooney for the third. Mooney remained unbeaten on 106 off 84 balls, providing stability and acceleration in the death overs. The Australian innings showcased relentless batting depth, pushing past 400 for the first time at home in the format and overwhelming India's bowling attack.
India's chase never gained momentum despite a solid start, collapsing under pressure from Australia's disciplined bowling. Leg-spinner Alana King starred with 4/33, dismantling the middle order, while other bowlers maintained tight lines to restrict scoring. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 42, and Sneh Rana contributed 44, but partnerships were fleeting as wickets fell regularly. The Indian batting lineup struggled against the quality and variety of the home attack, finishing well short of the target and highlighting ongoing challenges in chasing big totals against top-ranked sides.
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The series whitewash marks a strong rebound for Australia after India's 2-1 win in the preceding T20I leg, reaffirming their status as formidable white-ball champions. Healy's emotional exit—complete with a guard of honour from the Indian team and her bowling a few overs—added poignancy to the occasion, with teammates and opponents alike celebrating her illustrious career. Player of the Match honors went to Healy for her match-defining knock.
As the multi-format series shifts to the Test format, Australia's comprehensive performance in the ODIs sets a high bar, while India will look to regroup and salvage pride in the longer format. The Hobart encounter served as a reminder of Australia's batting firepower and bowling precision, leaving fans and analysts anticipating an intense finale in Perth. Highlights from the match, including Healy's century celebration and key wickets, have trended widely, underscoring the global appeal of women's cricket.
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