Bowling brilliance from Shreyanka Patil and Sree Charani propelled India women to a 17-run victory in the third T20I at Adelaide, securing a memorable 2-1 series win over Australia. The result cements India’s rising stature in women’s T20 cricket.
Series context: India edged the Sydney opener by 21 runs (DLS), Australia equalized in Canberra by 19. The Adelaide showdown decided the champion—and India prevailed.
India’s innings: After Verma’s 7 set them back to 19/1, Mandhana’s masterful 82 (55b, 8×4, 3×6) in a 121-run alliance lifted them. Rodrigues (59 off 46, 4×4) and Ghosh (18) ensured 176/6. Australia’s Sutherland (2w) toiled without breakthroughs.
Target 177 proved elusive. Australia’s top order collapsed—Voll (10) early, 63/4 soon after. Gardner’s defiant 57 (45b, 5×4, 1×6), via partnerships of 31, 35, and 30, fell short at 159/9.
Patil and Charani’s identical 3-wicket spells, plus Reddy’s 2 and Thakur’s 1, orchestrated the collapse. This victory isn’t just about numbers; it’s a testament to India’s adaptability abroad. With stars like Mandhana and a lethal attack, India eyes world domination.