IND vs AUS: Australia Defeats India by 190 Runs in Third ODI, Clinches Series 3-0

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IND vs AUS: In a stunning display of cricket prowess, Australia defeated India by a margin of 190 runs in the third One Day International (ODI), thereby claiming a clean sweep in the series. 

The Kangaroos had set a challenging target of 339 runs for the Indian women's team in the final ODI, and they successfully defended it by bundling out the Indian side for 148 runs in just 32.4 overs.

Winning the toss, Australian captain Ellyse Perry elected to bat first. The Northern Australian team posted an impressive total of 338 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 50 overs. 

Opener Faye Lichfield played a remarkable innings, crafting a splendid century with 119 runs off 125 balls, including 16 boundaries and a six. 

Captain Ellyse Perry contributed significantly with 82 runs off 85 balls, while useful partnerships from players like Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King propelled Australia to their commanding total.

In response, the Indian team faced a challenging task. Shikha Pandey dealt the first blow for India, dismissing opener Yastika Bhatia for just six runs. Smriti Mandhana managed to score 29 runs before returning to the pavilion, followed by quick dismissals of Richa Ghosh and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. 

Jemimah Rodrigues played a valiant innings, reaching 25 runs, but the wickets fell rapidly.

All-rounder Deepti Sharma showed some resistance with 25 runs, but the rest of the batting order failed to provide substantial support. Shreyanka Patil was the most successful bowler for India, taking three wickets, while Amanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, and Deepti Sharma claimed one wicket each.

Australia's Georgia claimed the most wickets for the Australians, securing three dismissals, supported by Megan, Alana King, and Ashleigh Gardner, who each took two wickets. With this resounding victory, Australia sealed the three-match ODI series 3-0 against India.

As the two teams gear up for the upcoming T20 series starting on January 5, cricket enthusiasts are eager to witness more exciting contests between these formidable sides. 

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