Australia Women vs India Women 3rd ODI — Full Scorecard & Latest Updates
In a high-octane finish to their three-match One Day International (ODI) series, Australia Women edged out India Women by 43 runs in the 3rd ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 20 September 2025, winning the series 2-1. The match was packed with records, big scores, excellent batting, and intense drama. Here’s everything you need to know: the scorecard, standout players like Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, where to watch, and what this means going into the Women’s Cricket World Cup (CWC25).
🧮 Australia Women vs India Women Match Scorecard: Key Stats & Highlights
| Team | Score | Key Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Women batting first | 412 all out (47.5 overs) ESPN.com+1 | Beth Mooney – 138 off ~75 balls ESPN Cricinfo+1; Georgia Voll – 81 ESPN.com+1; Ellyse Perry – 68 ESPN.com+1; Reddy picked up 3-86 bowling ESPN.com+1 |
| India Women chase | 369 in 47 overs (Target 413) ESPN.com+1 | Smriti Mandhana – explosive 125 ESPN.com+1; Deepti Sharma – 72 ESPN.com+1; Harmanpreet Kaur – 52 ESPN.com+1; Kim Garth took 3-69 ESPN.com+1 |
Result: Australia Women won by 43 runs. Player of the Match: Beth Mooney. ESPN.com+1
🌟 Standout Performances
- Beth Mooney was in imperious form, scoring 138 with a brisk pace. Her partnerships, especially a big one with Perry, set up Australia’s massive total. ESPN Cricinfo+1
- Georgia Voll played a key supporting role with 81, helping Australia maintain momentum after early wickets. ESPN.com+1
- Ellyse Perry also chipped in with a solid 68 to build pressure on India. ESPN.com+1
- For India, Smriti Mandhana’s century (125) was historic — her fastest ODI hundred for India. ESPN.com+1
- Deepti Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur gave India hope, but the target proved just too high. ESPN.com+1
📺 Where to Watch / Live Streaming Info Australia Women vs India Women
If you want to catch matches like this or similar India vs Australia Women ODIs, here’s how:
- The 3rd ODI between India Women vs Australia Women was telecast live on Star Sports Network in India. Hindustan Times+2Republic World+2
- Streaming was available on JioHotstar app and website in India. Hindustan Times+2The Indian Express+2
- Toss time: 1:00 PM IST; Match start: 1:30 PM IST. Venue: Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium). Hindustan Times+2Outlook India+2
🔍 Context, Records & Significance
- This series-decider was India’s last major international ODI match before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Both teams used these matches to test their combinations. Wikipedia+2Outlook India+2
- Australia’s 412 is their joint-highest women’s ODI total (matching their 412/3 vs Denmark in 1997) and highest score by any opposition vs India in Women’s ODIs. ESPN.com+1
- India’s chase included one of the fastest ODI hundreds by an Indian woman by Mandhana, which is a major confidence booster. ESPN.com+1
- The match saw nearly 800 runs scored, at a run rate over eight per over, underlining how batting-friendly the pitch was. ESPN.com+1
⚠️ Challenges & What Could Have Gone Different for India
- Despite the strong start, India lost key wickets in clusters, which hurt their momentum. ESPN.com
- Australia’s bowlers under pressure showed resilience in the late overs. India couldn’t quite maintain run rate or convert partnerships. ESPN.com+1
- Some fielding lapses and dropped chances were costly. In high scoring games such margins matter a lot. (Reported in coverage) ESPN Cricinfo+1
🔮 What This Means Ahead of World Cup 2025
- Australia will be walking into the tournament with momentum. Plenty of big performances, strong bench strength, and confidence.
- India, while disappointed, have shown that they can chase big totals and have match-winners in the lineup. Mandhana especially looks in red-hot form.
- The need for depth in India’s batting and sharper death overs (bowling & fielding) is evident.
✅ Summary
This IND-vs-AUS women’s match was a thriller: Mooney’s 138 helped Australia set 412; Mandhana’s fastest hundred kept India in the game, but they fell just short by 43 runs. Final result: Australia win the series 2-1. For fans following women’s cricket live, this is one of the must-watch fixtures in pre-World Cup season.
External Reference for More Info:
Full scorecard & detailed report on ESPNcricinfo: Australia Women vs India Women 3rd ODI – Full Scorecard ESPN.com+1
