The third and final ODI between India Women and Australia Women at the Arun Jaitley Stadium turned into a run-fest that kept fans glued to their seats. Australia posted a mammoth total courtesy of Beth Mooney’s stunning hundred, while India’s reply was headlined by a blistering century from Smriti Mandhana. In the end, however, Australia held their nerve to secure a 43-run win and clinch the series 2-1.

Australia post mammoth total after Beth Mooney’s heroics

Australia Women, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, piled on a colossal 412 in 47.5 overs. Alyssa Healy provided a flying start with 30 runs off 18 balls before Georgia Voll (81 off 68) and Ellyse Perry (68 off 72) consolidated the innings. The star of the show was Mooney, who played one of the most destructive knocks in women’s ODI cricket, smashing 138 runs off just 75 deliveries with 23 boundaries and a six. Her partnership with Ashleigh Gardner (39 off 24) ensured India’s bowlers remained under pressure throughout.

India’s bowling attack found it hard to contain the flow of runs, with Arundhati Reddy (3/86) and Deepti Sharma (2/75) providing some breakthroughs but conceding heavily. Radha Yadav and Kranti Goud also struggled, allowing Australia to build momentum and finish with a daunting total.

Smriti Mandhana’s stunning hundred goes in vain

Chasing 413, India Women needed a blazing start, and Mandhana delivered in style. The left-handed opener tore into the Australian bowlers with a breathtaking 125 off 63 balls, featuring 17 fours and 5 sixes. Her aggressive approach gave the hosts real hope and electrified the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with 52 off 35 balls, while Deepti anchored the middle overs with a fighting 72 off 58. Together, they kept India in the hunt and reduced the margin significantly. However, quick wickets at crucial stages derailed the momentum, with Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, and Radha failing to build on their starts.

Despite Mandhana’s heroics, Australia’s bowlers remained disciplined under pressure. Kim Garth (3/69) struck key blows, including the wicket of Mandhana, while Megan Schutt (2/53) provided control with the new ball. Gardner, Georgia Wareham, and Tahlia McGrath chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring India’s chase never fully materialized.

Rana’s 35 and contributions from the tail added some runs, but India were bowled out for 369 in 47 overs, falling 43 runs short of the target. With this result, Australia Women clinched the series 2-1. They won the first ODI by 8 wickets, while India had staged a comeback in the second ODI with a 102-run victory. The decider proved to be a fitting finale, with both sides delivering entertaining performances.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Player of the Match: Beth Mooney 🏏#cricket #INDvAUS #ODI #BethMooney pic.twitter.com/C1VS8gLEMH

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) September 20, 2025

It is just a privilege to watch Beth Mooney and Smriti Mandhana bat.

— Krithika (@krithika0808) September 20, 2025

Two of the best ODI knocks you’ll see coming in the same match.

Beth Mooney and Smriti Mandhana, too good! 👏#INDWvsAUSW

— Aayush Majumdar (@AayushM) September 20, 2025

fastest 100 for ind in odis
fastest 100 against aus w
2nd fastest 100 in wodi
scored 300 runs in 3 inns and won the pots
this is GOAT smriti mandhana for u all🫶🫶 pic.twitter.com/v5WSmN4AKJ

— Plow Wan (@usermodeabc) September 20, 2025

Smriti Mandhana is All about Aesthetic, Power and Elegance.

Gets 100 off 50 Balls, 84 runs in Boundaries.

Fastest century by an Indian Woman and second Fastest overall #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/MKCqquRvGB

— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) September 20, 2025

What a remarkable performance Indian Women has shown , we are proud of u. I have seen a remarkable inning of Smriti Mandhana.#INDWvAUSW

— Arpit 23 (@appughr23) September 20, 2025

Smriti Mandhana, what a dream series! 🔥

Player of the Series 🏆

Fastest Fifty ⚡

Fastest Hundred 🚀

2 Centuries in just 3 games 💯💯

Truly the Queen of Indian Cricket 👑🇮🇳#SmritiMandhana #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/sIbdj3MFYe

— ABHISHEK 🇮🇳🏏 (@CricketAddaX) September 20, 2025

Smriti Mandhana, the legend that you are

— Kunal 🏏 (@kunal_jt) September 20, 2025

I don’t care what is the result is bt #IndianCricketTeam #women nailed it @mandhana_smriti really proud of u ladies 😎 #indianvsaustralia 🤟

— Vijay sharma (@vjpanditt) September 20, 2025

Well played girls
Chasing a mammoth 413 against mighty Australia, they tried their best and scored 369 in 47 overs. Mandhana, Kaur, Deepti also stood with the bat. 👏@ImHarmanpreet @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/MV22mOpkbd

— Kaptain Kvs🇮🇳 (@VajidCricket001) September 20, 2025

– Player of the Series. ✅
– Fastest Fifty. ✅
– Fastest Hundred. ✅
– 2 Hundreds in 3 matches. ✅

– SMRITI MANDHANA WON THE PLAYER OF THE SERIES AWARD. 🏅 pic.twitter.com/uDctDMXxok

— Md Nagori (@Sulemannagori23) September 20, 2025

Even though we lost the game, Smriti Mandhana storms into history! Great intent ! 100 off just 50 balls played the greatest WODI innings ever, tonight. the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian. #SmritiMandhana

— Kriti Khare (@kritikhare9484) September 20, 2025

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.