India's women's cricket team is all set for the third and final T20I against Australia on Tuesday at the DY Patil Stadium. The final match of the series promises to be exciting in Mumbai. The series is tied at 1-1, with both countries having tasted the highs of the matches played in the recent past.
The rollercoaster ride of this home season has emphasized the Women in Blue's resilience and promise, particularly in light of their recent clashes with the great Australians. The margin between the two teams, which was once like an ocean, is closing with each game, paving the way for a thrilling climax.
India's opening match of the series presented an ideal pattern for victory, demonstrating how formidable they can be when all departments work together. India effectively restricted the Australian hitters. Teenager Titas Sadhu's outstanding bowling performance and strong fielding support made a great contribution to the team's winning. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma then led them to a commanding nine-wicket victory with a magnificent 137-run opening wicket combination.
However, India's performance dipped in the second T20I, allowing Australia to make a series comeback. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the team's inability to get a solid score, emphasizing the importance of consistency and improved batting while setting a target.
Australian women staged a valiant comeback in the second T20I after being defeated by 9 wickets in the opening match of the series. Kim Garth, the only change in the playing XI, dismissed both Indian openers, putting the Women in Blue on the back foot. India scored a decent 130 runs due to the key efforts from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh.
In response, Australia easily won the match by six wickets, with Ellyse Perry's unbroken 34 runs in 21 balls and Phoebe Litchfield's cameo (18 runs in 12 balls). In the first match, India chased down the 142-run mark with 9 wickets and 14 balls left.
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In the forthcoming encounter, India will be looking to recreate the magic of their first match, when they demonstrated a fighting spirit to win only their second bilateral T20I series triumph - and the first on home turf - against Australia. The Australians, on the other side, would be hoping to build on their second T20I victory and avenge their ODI series setback on their last tour to India in 2022.
With Harmanpreet Kaur's previous troubles with the bat, the Indian batting lineup must perform collectively. The club must address their Achilles heel, pacing their innings while batting first, by striking the correct balance between aggression and consistency.
The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host this high-stakes match, with both teams seeking T20I series gold. The match not only decides the series but also marks the end of Australia's women's trip to India, adding to its significance.
India's squads contain prominent players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Shafali Verma, while Australia has Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, and Phoebe Litchfield. The match promises to be a fitting conclusion to what has been an exciting cricketing spectacle.
Cricket fans can watch the action live on the Sports18 Network, and live streaming is accessible on the Jio Cinema app and website. As the sun sets on this exciting home season, fans excitedly anticipate the conclusion of the final match, in which India and Australia women will go to any length to win the T20I championship.
Squads:
India - Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, Mannat Kashyap, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur Singh, Saika Ishaque, Titas Sadhu, Kanika Ahuja, Pooja Vastrakar, Minnu Mani.
Australia - Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Kim Garth, Alyssa Healy, Alana King, Jess Jonassen, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham
All you need to know about the live match
Q: When is the third T20I match between India and Australia Women?
A: The 3rd T20I between IND-W and AUS-W will be played on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Q: Where will the third T20I match between India Women and Australia Women be played?
A: The third T20I between IND-W and AUS-W will be played in Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.
Q: At what time will the 3rd T20I between India Women and Australia Women start?
A: The third T20I between IND-W and AUS-W will start at 7 p.m. IST.
Q: When and where can you watch the India Women versus Australia Women 3rd T20I Live Stream?
A: The third T20I match between India and Australia will be televised live on the Jio Cinema app and website. However, you can watch live cricket for free on Winexch. Enjoy cricket highlights today if you miss the live match.
Q: Where Can I Watch India Women against Australia Women's Third T20I Live?
A: The third Twenty20 International match between India and Australia will be broadcast live on the Sports18 Network.
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