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Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the decisive third ODI against India. The series is perfectly balanced at 1-1, making this a high-pressure encounter for both sides. This match serves as vital preparation for the upcoming World Cup starting in under 10 days. India is sporting pink uniforms today to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Key Points: Australia Win Toss Bat First vs India in ODI Series Decider

  • Australia wins toss and chooses to bat first in series decider
  • Both teams enter final ODI with series perfectly tied 1-1
  • Match serves as crucial preparation for upcoming World Cup
  • India wearing pink kits to promote breast cancer awareness
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3rd ODI: Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in series decider

Australia opt to bat first in the high-stakes final ODI against India with the series tied 1-1. Both teams test World Cup readiness in New Delhi.

"Going to have a bat today. Let them run around in the heat today and see how they go. - Alyssa Healy"

New Delhi, September 20

Australia Women won the toss and opted to bat against India Women in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Saturday. India and Australia are set to clash in the thrilling final ODI, with the series currently tied 1-1

The stakes are high, given that both teams are considered favourites for the upcoming World Cup, which starts in under 10 days.

After Australia's comfortable chase of 282 in the first ODI, India bounced back to restrict them to a similar target in the second, setting the stage for an electrifying decider.

"Going to have a bat today. Let them run around in the heat today and see how they go. Had a bad day, which doesn't define us as a group. We know what we need to do. Need to create more pressure for longer periods of time. Just adapting quickly to different conditions is going to be important. Start times will be a little different (in the WC). Two changes. Sutherland and Harris are out," Australian skipper Alyssa Healy said after winning the toss.

India is dressed in pink today to promote breast cancer awareness.

"We talk about playing good cricket, doesn't matter what we do first or second. Playing our best cricket is something that always keeps us in the game. Want to go in with the same positive mindset today. Same XI for us," Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said.

Australia Women (Playing XI): Alyssa Healy(w/c), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Grace Harris, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

India Women (Playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur.

- ANI

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Priya S
Love that they're playing in pink for breast cancer awareness! Such an important cause. Hope our women in blue (and pink today!) bring home the series win! 🎀
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Aman W
Batting first in Delhi heat could be tricky for Australia. Our spinners will enjoy bowling second when the pitch might slow down. Smart move by Harmanpreet to keep same XI - consistency matters!
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Sarah B
As an Aussie fan living in India, this is such an exciting contest! Both teams have shown great character. Perry and Mooney need to anchor the innings if we want to post a big total.
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Karthik V
Hope our fielding improves today. We dropped some crucial catches in the first match. Fielding wins matches, especially against teams like Australia who punish every mistake.
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Nisha Z
Smriti and Harmanpreet need to lead from the front today! This is perfect preparation for World Cup. Win or lose, hoping for a competitive match that goes down to the wire! 🔥

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