Unforgettable Battles: 3 Iconic Moments From IND vs AUS Women’s Matches

3 Memorable Moments From IND-W Vs AUS-W Matchups (Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com)

The rivalry between India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) has produced some unforgettable moments over the years as the duo are two of the top-performing nations in Women's cricket. 

These matchups highlighted the competitive spirit these modern-day teams have embraced in the sport. On that note, here are three memorable highlights from their several previous encounters.

1. Harmanpreet Kaur's Stuck Bat Leads To Bizarre Run Out

Harmanpreet Kaur's Stuck Bat Leads To Bizarre Run Out (Source: @ICC/Instagram]

One of the most talked-about moments in recent women's cricket history occurred during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final when Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur found herself in a perplexing situation. After completing a single in the 15th over of the second inning, her bat stuck in the crease while returning for a second run, leading to her run-out by wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy.

That bizarre moment was the turning point of the knockout game. Despite needing 39 runs off the final 30 balls with five wickets in hand, India fell short, finishing their innings at 167/8, thus destroying title-winning hopes.

2. Radha Yadav's Super Catch In 2018 T20 World Cup

Radha Yadav's Super Catch In 2018 T20 World Cup (@ICC/Instagram)

In a Group B game between India and Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2018, Radhan Yadav pulled off a stunner to dismiss Delissa Kimmince. She came on to bowl the 18th over with Kimmince in attacking mode. Kimmince mistimed her shot while trying to loft Yadav's delivery, resulting in limited elevation and distance.

Meanwhile, Radha cut short her follow-through to run backwards for a catch. She judged the ball perfectly, and with an athletic dive, she completed a magnificent catch to dismiss Delissa from her own bowling. This catch was one of the standout moments of the match, reflecting on Radha Yadav's importance as a fielder.

3. Renuka Singh Bagged Four-fer In Commonwealth Games

Renuka Bagged A Four-fer In Commonwealth Games (source: ICC/Instagram)

Renuka Thakur's remarkable spell of 4/18 during India's opening match against Australia in the 2022 Commonwealth Games was a standout performance despite the team's eventual three-wicket loss in that particular game.

After India set a competitive target of 154/8, Singh struck on the second ball of the chase, dismissing Alyssa Healy by inducing an edge to slip. She followed this by taking out Meg Lanning and Beth Mooney before cleaning up Tahlia McGrath's stumps with a beautiful inswinger. These breakthroughs left Australia reeling, but Ashleigh Gardner (52* off 35) and Grace Harris (37 off 20) rescued the side, guiding them to victory.

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