India Women vs Australia Women 3rd ODI 2025
Match Details
- Fixture: India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd One Day International (ODI)
- Series: Australia Women’s tour of India 2025-26
- Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST; toss scheduled for 1:00 PM
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Broadcast / Streaming: Star Sports Network (TV), JioHotstar (App & Website)
Context & History
- This is the decider of a three-match ODI series between India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W). The series is currently tied at 1-1.
- Australia won the first ODI comfortably, chasing India’s total with ease.
- India bounced back in the second ODI with a 102-run victory, their biggest ever margin of victory over Australia in women’s ODIs. Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant century (her 12th in ODIs), and Kranti Goud starred with the ball.
- Overall, Australia has historically dominated: out of 58 ODIs, Australia has won 47, while India has won just 11.
- The match is also significant as a build-up to the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Pitch, Conditions & Key Factors
- The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is expected to be flat and batting-friendly, with some early help for pacers. Spinners may come into play in the middle overs.
- The weather is expected to remain dry and warm with no major threat of rain.
- The toss could play a big role. Teams may prefer to bowl first to exploit the morning movement, though setting a total of 270-300 while batting first would also put pressure on the opposition.
India Women vs Australia Women 3rd ODI 2025: Key Players to Watch
- Smriti Mandhana (India): Scored a match-winning century in the second ODI and is in top form.
- Kranti Goud (India): Picked up three key wickets in the second match, giving India control.
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Reliable all-rounder, capable of turning the game with bat or ball.
- Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney & Ellyse Perry (Australia): Experienced batters who can anchor the innings and accelerate when required.
India Women vs Australia Women: Prediction
The decider is expected to be closely fought. Key factors:
- Opening partnerships – both teams need their top order to fire.
- Middle-over control – India’s spinners vs Australia’s aggressive middle order could decide the balance.
- Finishing overs – who holds nerves better at the death will matter most.
Prediction: India Women, with home advantage and momentum from the second ODI, are favorites to edge this match and take the series 2-1.
However, Australia’s experience and depth mean they are never out of contention.
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India Women vs Australia Women: Probable Playing XIs
| India Women (Predicted XI) | Australia Women (Predicted XI) |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Alyssa Healy (c & wk) |
| Pratika Rawal | Phoebe Litchfield |
| Harleen Deol | Ellyse Perry |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Beth Mooney |
| Deepti Sharma | Annabel Sutherland |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Ashleigh Gardner |
| Sneh Rana | Tahlia McGrath |
| Radha Yadav | Georgia Wareham |
| Kranti Goud | Alana King |
| Renuka Singh Thakur / Arundhati Reddy | Megan Schutt |
| Sree Charani (Impact/Bench) | Others (Bench) |
FAQ’s
Has India Women ever won an ODI series against Australia Women at home?
No, India has never defeated Australia Women in a bilateral ODI series at home. This match could be historic.
What was special about the 2nd ODI of this series?
India won by 102 runs, their largest ever margin of victory against Australia in women’s ODIs, with Smriti Mandhana scoring a century.
When and where is the 3rd ODI taking place?
It will be played on 20 September 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
Who are the players to watch in the 3rd ODI?
Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Kranti Goud for India; Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Annabel Sutherland for Australia.
What is at stake in this match?
Apart from the series win, this match carries importance as preparation for the Women’s World Cup and could mark India’s first home ODI series victory over Australia.