India Women vs Australia Women Live Cricket Score, 3rd ODI (India Women National Cricket Team vs Australia Women National Cricket Team Match Scorecard): Hello and welcome to the live blog of the 3rd ODI between India women and Australia women at WACA ground in Perth. After losing the series, a battered and bruised India will look to avoid a clean sweep and address some glaring issues ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup at home.
The three-match series against the seven-time defending world champions has served as a harsh reality check for India, who have faltered in batting, bowling and fielding, with each area contributing to their struggles.
A record 122-run defeat in the second ODI highlighted India’s vulnerability. Even though the batters shone in patches, they never truly looked to chase down Australia’s 371/8. In batting, the biggest disappointment has come from India’s two big stars — skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana.
Mandhana has capped scores of 8 and 9 in Australia following her century in India’s 2-1 home series win over New Zealand in October. The flamboyant opener had been in fine form earlier this year, scoring 450-plus runs at a 70-plus average and she would look to regain her form.
Harmanpreet, on the other hand, failed to convert her starts with 57 runs from two matches as her captaincy and batting both have come under scrutiny following India’s early exit from the T20 World Cup earlier this year.
