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What Happened The Last Time When India Women And Australia Women Faced Each Other In T20Is?

India Women vs Australia Women [Source: @Surendra21286/X.com and @BCCIWomen/X.com]India Women vs Australia Women [Source: @Surendra21286/X.com and @BCCIWomen/X.com]

India Women and Australia Women are set for another thrilling face-off in the Women's T20 World Cup on October 12, 2024. This match is crucial for both teams, but especially for India, who need a convincing win to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Before diving into what to expect in the upcoming clash, let's take a look at what happened the last time these two teams met in a T20I.

The last T20I encounter between India and Australia took place on January 9, 2024, during the final match of a three-game series. With the series tied 1-1, both teams were eager to come out on top. The match was held at the iconic DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, where Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first.

India set a challenging target for the Aussies, but the Australian team, known for their unbeatable form in women's cricket, came prepared to chase it down.

Australia's run chase started cautiously, with their openers playing watchfully against India's pace attack, led by Renuka Singh Thakur and Titas Sadhu. The game, however, took a dramatic turn during the powerplay. Alyssa Healy, Australia captain, seemed to have been dismissed when Jemimah Rodrigues caught a low catch. But after a review by the TV umpire, Healy was declared not out due to lack of conclusive evidence. This controversial decision sparked debate but allowed Australia to keep their momentum.

Australia’s Steady Chase Against India Women

Healy, relieved by the close call, went on to score a crucial 55 runs from 38 balls. Deepti Sharma finally managed to dismiss the Australian skipper, but by then, the damage was done. Tahlia McGrath followed with a quick 20 off 15 balls before getting caught, and the legendary Ellyse Perry was sent back for a golden duck, trapped by Pooja Vastrakar.

Despite these key dismissals, Australia kept their cool. Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney steadily rotated the strike and found boundaries when needed, sealing a comfortable victory for Australia. They won the match by seven wickets with eight balls remaining, clinching the T20I series 2-1.