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India Women Clinch T20I Series in Australia with Thrilling Adelaide Victory

The Indian women's cricket team defeated Australia by 17 runs in the third T20I in Adelaide to clinch the three-match series 2-1. The victory was built on a superb 121-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana, who scored 82, and Jemimah Rodrigues, who made 59. Australia's chase, led by Ashleigh Gardner's 57, fell short as Indian bowlers Shreyanka Patil and Renuka Thakur took crucial wickets. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the team for a "clinical" performance ahead of the upcoming ODI series.

Key Points: India Women Beat Australia 2-1 in T20I Series

  • India wins series 2-1
  • Smriti Mandhana scores 82
  • Jemimah Rodrigues hits 59
  • Bowlers defend 159 target
  • ODI series up next
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3rd T20I: BCCI secy Saikia congratulates Indian women's team for winning T20 series in Australia

Indian women's cricket team wins T20I series in Australia 2-1 after a 17-run victory in Adelaide. Smriti Mandhana stars with 82 runs.

"Congratulations to the Indian Women's Team for a commanding 2-1 T20I series victory against formidable Australia. - Devajit Saikia"

New Delhi, Feb 21

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia has congratulated the Indian Senior Women's Team for beating Australia in a three-match T20I series in Australia. India won the third T20I in Adelaide on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1.

In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia's lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India's bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

India's innings was built on solid contributions by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, but it was Shreyanka Patil with the ball who made sure the team cruised past the hosts.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Saikia hailed the team for its clinical performance and asked the players to keep up the good work in the upcoming ODI series Down Under.

"Congratulations to the Indian Women's Team for a commanding 2-1 T20I series victory against formidable Australia. India were clinical in their approach and have made a perfect start to the multi-format series Down Under. Onto the ODIs next. Keep up the good work!" wrote Saikia in his post.

India had won the first T20I but lost the second one in Canberra.

On Saturday, India started relatively steadily, with Shafali Verma (7 off 6) and Mandhana (82 off 55) getting the innings off to a quick start. However, the former fell quickly, with Australian bowlers showing resistance.

Mandhana and Rodrigues (59 off 46) steadied the ship with a 121-run stand and put India on top. While the vice-captain fell just 18 runs short of a well-deserved century, Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh made sure that the batting unit didn't crumble.

Australia's chase got off to a shaky start as Beth Mooney (6) fell early, with Renuka Thakur dismissing her in the second over. Another crucial breakthrough came in the third over when Shreyanka Patil removed Georgia Voll, courtesy of a stunning catch by Renuka Singh.

Phoebe Litchfield (26) and Ashleigh Gardner (57) then combined in a partnership to put up a strong fight. Gardner's knock was the highlight of Australia's chase, as she hit five boundaries and a six, keeping the required run rate in check.

However, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, with Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani taking crucial wickets, including the crucial one of skipper Sophie Molineux (6), who was dismissed lbw.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Beating Australia in their own backyard is never easy. Hats off to the entire team, especially the bowlers for holding their nerve in the final overs. Shreyanka Patil was outstanding!
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Aman W
Great performance, but we need to be consistent. We won the first, lost the second, and won the third. The middle order still looks a bit shaky after the big wickets fall. Hope they work on it before the ODIs.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's thrilling to see the Indian women's team get this kind of recognition. The BCCI secretary's public congratulations is a good step. The team deserves all the support!
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Vikram M
Smriti for captaincy? Just saying! Her leadership on the field and with the bat is top class. This is a perfect start to the tour. Let's go and win the ODI series now. Chak De India!
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Kavya N
The fielding effort was superb! That catch by Renuka Singh to dismiss Voll was a game-changer. These small moments of brilliance make all the difference in tight matches. Well done, girls! 👏

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