AUS-W Win by 83 Runs | India Women vs Australia Women Highlights of 3rd ODI 2024: Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland Shine as Hosts Secure Massive Win

With another dominating performance from the host side, India loses the 2024 ODI series 0-3 against Australia. Annabel Sutherland scored a century, while Ashleigh Gardner supported her with a handy half-century. She then picked up five wickets in India's chase that halted the momentum on multiple occasions. Smriti Mandhana was a shining star in the Indian innings who completed her ninth century but couldn't finish the game for her side. 

Thats it! a big win for Australia as Alana King picks up the final wicket. Titas Sadhu looking to clear the infield handed an easy catch to Taliha McGrath. Australia wins the match comfortably.  

As Annabel Sutherland shinned with the bat for Australia, it was Ashleigh Gardener who played a crucial role in the hosts' strong position in the match. With important wickets putting India under pressure, Ashleigh Gardner finished her spell with a five-wicket haul.   

After Smriti Mandhana's departure, the Indian side couldn't build a strong partnership and failed to capitalise on the strong start. Ashleigh Gardner with two double-wicket overs handed the hosts a massive chance in the match. The wickets kept following at regular intervals India is on the verge of another clean sweep against Australia.

Out! Deepti Sharma departs without troubling the scorers. Ashleigh Gardner picked up her second wicket as Australia won the DRS appeal for caught behind. Deepti Sharma c Beth Mooney b Ashleigh Gardner 0 (3)

Out!  A big wicket for Australia as Smriti Mandhana was looking in great touch and a real threat for their set target. Ashleigh Gardner came into the attack and did the trick for the hosts. a speedy incoming delivery surprised Smriti who looked to cut the ball late but was beaten by the pace. Indian side is in deep trouble now. Smriti Mandhana b Ashleigh Gerder 105 (109)

100 for Smriti! Left-handed opener holding the one end completes her ninth century in ODI. Smriti Mandhan smashed 13 boundaries and one six to her 103-ball century. She will look to finish the match after great performance in tough conditions. 

Out! Harmanpreet Kaur looking to up the tempo of the scoring handed an easy catch. The Indian captain looked not happy with her shot. She departs for a modest 12 runs from 22 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues replaces the Indian skipper. Harmanpreet Kaur c Kim Garth b Annabel Sutherland 12 (22).

150 up for India! batting ar nearly 5 runs per over, Indian side crosses half run chase losing two wickets. Smriti Mandhana is leading the charge with 94 runs while Harleen Deol was another star performer so far for India. 

Out! Harleen Deol looks to play a powerful straight drive hands catch to Alana King who was brought into the attack to break the partnership. It was actually a great catch to be fair with King reacting quickly to the catch. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur comes in and will look to form another partnership with Smriti Mandhana. Harleen Deol c&b Alana King 39 (64)

100 runs Partnership For India! A much-needed partnership at the top for India. HArleen Deol survived after a DRS review and provided nice support to Smriti Mandhana. The lefty batter is playing beautifully stroking the loose deliveries well. Nearly halfway to the innings, India will now look to accelerate the scoring. Mandhana with a 70+ score will lead the charge now. 

With this partnership keep on going strong, India Women are in control. The hosts Australia will be looking to scalp some wickets. Smriti Mandhana has already passed the 50-run mark and Harleen Deol is proceeding towards her fifty. 

FIFTY! It is another half-century from Smriti Mandhana for the Women in Blue. She has now bagged 28 half-centuries in ODIs. Mandhana now should look to go bigger as India Women need a big long innings to win this match and avoid the whitewash.

Good positive start for Smriti Mandhana, who struggled early in the series. She is now on 35 runs with a nearly run-a-ball strike rate. India now has 48 runs on board after the first 10 overs. The Indian side will hope for a big score from Mandhana with players also capable of providing vital support. 

Out! India loses its first wicket. Bit unlucky for Richa Gosh as the ball stayed low hitting the stumps. Megan Schutt picks up the first wicket for Australia as the hosts take control of the proceedings with an early wicket. Harleen Deol replaces Goshand will look to form a partnership with Smriti Mandhana.  Richa Gosh b Megan Schutt 2 (8) 

Chasing a 299-run target, both openers need to get a good start. Smriti Mandhana, and Richa Gosh to open for India. Gosh has scored a half-century in the recent match but Smriti is yet to shine in the series and needs to get some runs. 

Thats it, the Australian batting order once again proved too strong against the Indian bowlers. Dropped catches and missed chances handed Australia a chance to put up a big total on the board. Ashleigh Gardner and captain Taliha McGrath scored half-centuries for Australia while Annabel Sutherland paced the innings well and scored a century. A massive target to chase for India who failed against the Australian bowling attack in the previous two matches.

Breaking their own record of 241 runs, the side now has set a new highest score at the WACA stadium. Annabel Sutherland is nearing her century while captain Taliha McGrath providing great support to the right-handed batter. India Women's fielding and bowling has been poor in the third match of the series and the Australian side pounced on the same.  

FIFTY! Annabel Sutherland has now completed the third half-century of her ODI career. She might had a bit of a tough time on the pitch but this innings is proving to be worthy for Australia women.

OUT! And as Australia was looking in control once again, Women in Blue have struck and Australia are now five down. Ashleigh Gardner played a good knock but in the end fell prey to Deepti Sharma. Ashleigh Gardner c Minnu Mani b Deepti Sharma 50 (64)