Dominance defined India’s women’s team as they outclassed Australia in a T20 thriller at Sydney, winning by 21 runs on DLS after rain played spoilsport. Leading the charge was pace sensation Arundhati Reddy, whose 4/22 in four overs obliterated Australia for 133 – a T20 personal best.
Victory lap comments from Reddy were bold: ‘Consistent performances have instilled the belief we can topple any team. We’re no longer content with near-misses; victory is our new normal.’
Pinpointing Alyssa Healy’s scalp as crucial, Reddy stressed targeting stars swiftly. Renuka Singh’s powerplay excellence – a maiden plus two more tight overs – was hailed for its impact.
Pursuing 134, Mandhana-Verma paired for 33/1 in 4.1 overs (Verma 21 off 11). Powering to 50/1 by 5.1 (Mandhana 16* off 17, Rodrigues 9* off 3), India looked set before showers intervened. DLS confirmed their win.
This result cements India’s status as a powerhouse, with Reddy’s brilliance and team synergy pointing to a bright future in international cricket.