Indian pacer Arundhati Reddy delivered a standout performance in the third ODI against Australia Women at the WACA in Perth. Despite India already losing the series 0-2, Reddy’s bowling gave the team hope to finish the series on a high note. Her four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting Australia to 119/4 at the halfway stage of their innings.
Match Overview
- Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match)
- Venue: WACA, Perth
- Toss: India won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Arundhati Reddy’s Remarkable Performance
Arundhati Reddy’s spell proved to be the turning point of the match. Her ability to extract movement off the pitch and exploit the conditions was instrumental in India’s strong position.
Key Wickets
- Georgia Voll (26 off 30 balls): Reddy bowled a stunning delivery that breached Voll’s defense, breaking a crucial 58-run opening partnership.
- Phoebe Litchfield (25 off 33 balls): Caught by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, Reddy’s precision and pace left Litchfield clueless.
- Ellyse Perry (4 off 14 balls): Perry was bowled by Reddy in a sharp delivery that caught her off guard.
- Beth Mooney (10 off 14 balls): Mooney’s dismissal was another feather in Reddy’s cap, as she was caught behind by Ghosh.
Reddy’s final bowling figures stood at 8 overs, 2 maidens, 18 runs, and 4 wickets with an economy of just 2.25.
Australia Women Innings: Scoreboard At 119/4 after 25.2 overs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | 25 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 75.76 |
| Georgia Voll | 26 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 86.67 |
| Ellyse Perry | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Beth Mooney | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 27* | 29 | 3 | 1 | 93.10 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 13* | 32 | 0 | 0 | 40.63 |
| Extras | 14 | ||||
| Total | 119/4 (25.2 ov) |
Bowling Performance
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renuka Thakur | 7 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.71 |
| Saima Thakor | 3.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.58 |
| Titas Sadhu | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.67 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 8 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Deepti Sharma | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
Australia’s Innings So Far
At 119/4 after 25.2 overs, Australia is under pressure, with their middle order struggling to stabilize the innings. The current partnership between Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner is crucial for the home team as they aim to rebuild.
Arundhati Reddy’s fiery spell was the highlight of the match, giving India a strong chance to win the final ODI and end the series on a positive note. Her ability to deliver under pressure has proven to be a key asset for the team. With Australia’s batting order under strain, the game remains open for India to capitalize on this momentum.
