AUS-W vs IND-W: Australia Women, already leading the series 2-0, aim for a clean sweep against India Women, who are desperate to salvage some pride in the final ODI. With a dominant record and home advantage, the Australians are favorites, but India will look to their experienced players to step up and deliver.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 55 | 45 | 10 | 0 |
| India Women | 55 | 10 | 45 | 0 |
Australia holds a massive edge over India in ODIs, reflecting their consistency and strength.
Pitch Report
The WACA ground is known for its pace and bounce, making it a paradise for fast bowlers. The swift outfield further challenges batters to adapt quickly. While the pitch has mellowed slightly over the years, bowlers who hit the deck hard can extract considerable assistance. Batters need to focus on building their innings patiently before accelerating.
Recent Form
Australia Women (Last 5 Matches): W, W, W, W, W
- Most recent: Beat India Women by 122 runs (Dec 8, 2024).
India Women (Last 5 Matches): W, L, W, L, L
- Most recent: Lost to Australia Women by 122 runs (Dec 8, 2024).
Last 5 Meetings
- Australia Women won by 122 runs (Dec 8, 2024).
- Australia Women won by 5 wickets (Dec 5, 2024).
- Australia Women won by 190 runs (Jan 2, 2024).
- Australia Women won by 3 runs (Dec 30, 2023).
- Australia Women won by 6 wickets (Dec 28, 2023).
Australia has won all their last five encounters, underlining their dominance.
Key Players
Australia Women:
- Ellyse Perry: A dependable all-rounder with runs at a strike rate of 94.55 and the ability to control games with the ball.
- Alana King: A consistent wicket-taker who thrives in pressure situations.
India Women:
- Smriti Mandhana: The star batter for India, averaging 52.8 in recent matches with a high strike rate of 96.7.
- Deepti Sharma: The most reliable bowler for India, with 19 wickets in her last nine matches.
SWOT Analysis: AUS-W vs IND-W
Australia Women
- Strengths: Exceptional depth in both batting and bowling; unmatched consistency.
- Weaknesses: Rarely tested under pressure due to their dominance.
- Opportunities: Another win to maintain momentum in the ICC Women’s Championship.
- Threats: Overconfidence leading to complacency.
India Women
- Strengths: A strong top order led by Mandhana and experienced campaigners like Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Weaknesses: Middle-order fragility and over-reliance on star players.
- Opportunities: A chance to end the series on a high and gain momentum.
- Threats: Struggles against pace and bounce on fast tracks like WACA.
AUS-W vs IND-W Lineups
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.
AUS-W vs IND-W Prediction
Australia Women, riding high on their impeccable form, are firm favorites to complete a 3-0 sweep. However, India Women, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, have the potential to deliver an upset if their top order fires and bowlers step up.
Prediction: Australia Women to win, but expect India Women to put up a stronger fight in this encounter.
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