AUS-W vs IND-W

India deliver a commanding all-round performance to take a 2–1 lead in the series, bouncing back in style when it mattered most. The action now shifts to the ODI series, where momentum is with India but Australia will be desperate to respond. From all of us here at Sportskeeda, Pradeep is signing off — join us again for the next chapter of this gripping contest. Goodbye!

Harmanpreet Kaur [India captain]: "(On taking a 2–1 series lead) It means a lot. This was a complete team performance, and everyone was eager to contribute. The positivity in the group has been excellent, and it’s great to see different players stepping up at different times.
(On crucial batting partnerships) Every partnership mattered. That was a key message in our team discussions — to take responsibility and build stands. Smriti and Jemima played vital roles, and it was pleasing to see them contribute at important moments. (On the bowling plan and early breakthroughs) The approach was simple — take wickets. Against a strong batting side, you have to keep striking. Molly set the tone brilliantly, and once we picked up wickets regularly, the game tilted in our favour. (On the support from fans) The support from the crowd was fantastic. Seeing so many fans backing us means a lot, and we hope to keep giving them performances they can be proud of."

Sophie Molinuex [Australia captain]: "(On key wickets and Ellyse Perry’s milestone night) We lost a few crucial wickets at important moments, and that hurt us. It was disappointing not to get the result on a special occasion for Ellyse Perry. She’s an extraordinary cricketer and an even better person who has given so much to Australian cricket. We would have loved to celebrate her milestone with a win. (On looking ahead and squad changes) Having Minjee Lee coming back into the side brings fresh energy and excitement. With a few games still to play, the focus is on regrouping quickly and doing everything we can to finish strongly, especially for players who are reaching important stages in their careers."

Smriti Mandhana is the Player of the Match! Here's what she has to say: "“It feels great to play a part in a series victory, especially against Australia on their home soil — that makes it even more memorable. Jemima and I built a really important partnership at a crucial stage. We last won here in 2016, so returning and performing well in this format after a long gap is satisfying. That said, the focus quickly shifts to the ODI series — we won’t get carried away with celebrations. Jemima came in and immediately found the boundary a few times, which allowed me to settle in and take my time as the momentum was already with us. Full credit to her for playing such a confident and impactful innings.”

India win the game by 17 runs, and claim the T20I series by 2-1!

Ashleigh Gardner 57(45) | Phoebe Litchfield 26(17) | Shreyanka Patil 4-0-22-3 | Shree Charani 4-0-32-3

What a statement performance from India! Stung by that defeat at Manuka Oval just days ago, they responded in emphatic fashion to seize a 2–1 lead in this multi-format series. This was not just a win — it was a display of intent, composure and collective belief under pressure.

This time, the batters took responsibility. The experienced Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a commanding 82, anchoring the innings with authority. Alongside her, Jemimah Rodrigues injected momentum at exactly the right time, their partnership laying the platform for a competitive total. India ensured they didn’t leave it to chance — they built, consolidated, and then accelerated.

With the ball, India were relentless. They struck in the powerplay, removing Mooney, Voll and Perry early to seize control. That early burst set the tone. While Litchfield kept Australia in the hunt with fluent strokeplay, India refused to allow a decisive stand to flourish. Gardner and Wareham attempted to rebuild, but the rising required rate kept mounting pressure. Even when Gardner found rhythm late, it proved too little, too late.

Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani were outstanding, picking up three wickets each, while Arundhati Reddy once again made her presence felt. Though India’s fielding had its nervy moments — dropped chances that could have shifted momentum — they held their nerve and tightened the screws when it mattered most. Now, the focus shifts to the ODI leg, with India carrying momentum and confidence as they look to extend their dominance in the series.

19.6 Deepti Sharma to Kim Garth, THAT'S IT! India win, they take the lead here, 2-1 in this multi-format series! Joy all around as they take this T20I series, 2-1! Full on the leg-stump, Garth comes forward, knocked it to long-on for one.

19.5 Deepti Sharma to Darcie Brown, OH! Was that a missed stumping chance? Full and fired into the batter. Brown fails to dig it out and Ghosh couldn't collect it.

19.4 Deepti Sharma to Darcie Brown, FOUR! In the gap, Brown picks up a boundary. Length delivery outside the off-stump, Brown smacked it past the cover region for a boundary.

19.2 Deepti Sharma to Darcie Brown, length delivery on the stumps, Brown has a big swing at it, inside edged it back on the pad, takes the single. 

18.4 Arundhati Reddy to Kim Garth, length delivery on the off-stump, Garth shuffles long way across off-stump and clipped it past square-leg, they hare back for the brace.

18.3 Arundhati Reddy to Darcie Brown, back of a length, angled into the batter. Brown has a big swing at it, but misses, off the pad to short fine-leg for a leg-bye.

18.2 Arundhati Reddy to Darcie Brown, OH! Length delivery, angled back into leg-stump. Brown makes room to drive, but finds the inside edge past the keeper, they get back for the brace.