India Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia Women in the third and final ODI at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. With the series already at 2-0 in Australia’s favor, the match is crucial for India as they aim to finish the tour on a positive note and avoid a clean sweep.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the pitch looked dry and expected assistance for spinners later in the game, which influenced the decision to field first.
India Make Three Changes for Decider
India made key changes to strengthen their bowling attack and overall balance. Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur returned to the playing XI, while a few players were rested as part of workload management.
Harmanpreet also mentioned that the team would rely on their spin combination, considering the surface conditions.
India Women Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| Smriti Mandhana |
| Pratika Rawal |
| Harleen Deol |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) |
| Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) |
| Deepti Sharma |
| Sneh Rana |
| Kashvee Gautam |
| Shree Charani |
| Renuka Singh Thakur |
Australia Hand Debut to Lucy Hamilton
Australia Women also made headlines by handing a debut cap to young pacer Lucy Hamilton. Captain Alyssa Healy presented the cap ahead of the match.
Healy confirmed that the team is focused on finishing the series strongly. The match also carries emotional value as it is expected to be her final ODI appearance before stepping away from the format after the multi-format series.
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Australia Women Playing XI
| Player |
|---|
| Alyssa Healy (C) |
| Phoebe Litchfield |
| Georgia Voll |
| Beth Mooney (WK) |
| Annabel Sutherland |
| Ashleigh Gardner |
| Tahlia McGrath |
| Georgia Wareham |
| Nicola Carey |
| Alana King |
| Lucy Hamilton (Debut) |
Toss Update and Captain’s View
Harmanpreet Kaur highlighted that winning six consecutive tosses was a rare occurrence and expressed confidence in her bowling unit.
Alyssa Healy, on the other hand, backed her team’s strong form but emphasized staying focused on the present match rather than looking ahead.
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Pitch Report and Match Conditions
The Bellerive Oval surface is known to be balanced, offering good support for batters once they settle. The average first-innings score here is around 250–260.
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Clear skies
- No rain expected
These conditions promise a full and uninterrupted contest.
Recent Head-to-Head Form
| Last 5 Matches | Australia Wins | India Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1 |
Australia have dominated the recent encounters, which makes this match even more important for India’s confidence.
Trailing 0-2 in the series, India need a strong performance with both ball and bat to end the tour on a high. The return of key bowlers and a spin-heavy strategy shows the team’s intent to fight back.
With a debutant in Australia’s lineup and India looking for redemption, the third ODI promises an exciting finish to the series.
