Introduction
Australia Women and India Women are set to lock horns in the third and final ODI of the series at the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) Ground, Perth, on Wednesday, December 11. With the series already in the bag for Australia after commanding victories in the first two games, India will aim to salvage pride with a win in the final encounter.
The hosts have displayed dominant all-round performances, while India has struggled to match their intensity. The WACA’s challenging conditions promise an exciting battle as both teams aim to leave their mark.
Match Details
- Fixture: Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI
- Venue: Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
- Date & Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 8:50 AM IST
- Live Streaming: Vegas11
Pitch Report
The WACA pitch is known for its pace and bounce, offering significant assistance to fast bowlers. Batters will need to be cautious during the early overs, especially against the new ball, before capitalizing later in the innings. Bowlers who can extract movement and maintain discipline will thrive on this surface.
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
- Total Matches Played: 55
- Wins (AUS-W): 45
- Wins (IND-W): 10
- No Results: 0
- First-ever Fixture: January 8, 1978
- Most-recent Fixture: December 8, 2024
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women:
Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
India Women:
Priya Punia, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Renuka Thakur Singh.
Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Ellyse Perry (AUS-W):
Perry’s stunning century in the second ODI highlighted her exceptional form. Her ability to adapt to challenging conditions makes her a key player to watch in Perth.
Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W):
With 4/39 in the second ODI, Sutherland proved her mettle with the ball. Her accuracy and variations will be crucial in containing India’s batters on a bowler-friendly track.
Key Matchups
Ellyse Perry vs Renuka Thakur Singh:
- Perry’s form with the bat meets Renuka’s knack for extracting swing with the new ball.
Smriti Mandhana vs Megan Schutt:
- Mandhana’s fluent stroke play will face a stern test against Schutt’s precision and movement.
Conclusion
Australia will look to continue their dominance and secure a 3-0 clean sweep, while India will aim to turn the tide and secure a confidence-boosting victory. With the WACA pitch offering pace and bounce, fans can expect a competitive contest between bat and ball.
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