**India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI: Preview and Stats**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 19, 2025 | 2:20 PM IST*
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The third and final ODI match between India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) is set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, September 23. The game will commence at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled half an hour prior.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team will aim to seal the series following their commanding 102-run victory in the second Women’s ODI.
### Series Outlook: India Look to Secure Victory, Australia Aim to Bounce Back
India’s convincing performance in the second match has raised expectations, with star batter Smriti Mandhana expected to play a pivotal role against the Australian side once again.
On the other hand, Australia, captained by Alyssa Healy, will be eager to bounce back in the final ODI. Their lineup boasts key players such as Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner. The Aussies will look to replicate their dominant display from the first ODI in Mullanpur, where they handed India a heavy defeat.
### Predicted Playing XIs
**India Women:**
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur/Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sree Charani.
**Australia Women:**
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
### Head-to-Head Record
According to ESPNcricinfo, India and Australia have faced each other 58 times in Women’s ODIs. Australia holds a dominant record with 47 wins compared to India’s 11. On home soil in India, the teams have clashed 26 times, with India winning 5 matches and Australia emerging victorious 21 times.
### Player Stats to Watch
– **Smriti Mandhana (India):** In 107 WODIs, Mandhana has scored 4,763 runs at an average of 47.15, including 12 centuries and 32 fifties.
– **Ellyse Perry (Australia):** Perry has amassed 4,261 runs at an average of 48.97 in WODIs, featuring 3 centuries and 35 fifties. Additionally, she boasts 166 wickets at an average of 25.56 with the ball.
– **Megan Schutt (Australia) and Deepti Sharma (India):** Both bowlers have claimed 138 WODI wickets each, highlighting their importance in their respective bowling attacks.
### Broadcast Information
Fans in India can catch the third India vs Australia Women’s ODI live on the Star Sports Network. The match is also available for streaming on the JioCinema app and website. The action starts at 1:30 PM IST on September 23.
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Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting finale to the India vs Australia Women’s ODI series!
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