Match Overview
A run-fest at Bellerive Oval turned into a one-sided spectacle as Australia Women crushed India Women by 185 runs in the 3rd ODI of the India Women tour of Australia, 2026. After being asked to bat, Australia piled up a staggering 409/7 — one of their most dominant ODI totals — riding on a sensational century from skipper Alyssa Healy and a composed ton from Beth Mooney.
India’s chase began with intent but faltered under scoreboard pressure. Despite brief resistance from Jemimah Rodrigues and Sneh Rana, the visitors were bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs. The emphatic margin underlined Australia’s supremacy in home conditions and showcased the depth of their batting and bowling arsenal. With the series momentum firmly in their favor, the hosts delivered a statement performance.
Quick Info
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Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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Date: 01-03-2026
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Time: 2:50 PM Local (3:50 AM GMT)
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Player to Watch: Alyssa Healy
Australia Women Innings – 409/7 (50 Overs)
After India opted to bowl, Australia unleashed a batting masterclass. Alyssa Healy set the tone early, attacking from the outset and racing to 158 off just 98 balls. Her innings, decorated with 27 boundaries and two sixes, dismantled India’s bowling plans and electrified the Hobart crowd.
Georgia Voll contributed a fluent 62, forming a massive 145-run partnership with Healy that broke the game open. Once Healy departed in the 37th over, Beth Mooney seamlessly took over, crafting an unbeaten 106 off 84 balls. Nicola Carey’s explosive 34* off 15 deliveries ensured the innings finished with a flourish.
India’s bowlers struggled for consistency, with Shree Charani conceding over 100 runs. Sneh Rana was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets but couldn’t stem the flow of runs in the middle overs.
1st Innings Performance Table
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | 158 | 98 | 161.22 |
| Beth Mooney | 106* | 84 | 126.19 |
| Georgia Voll | 62 | 52 | 119.23 |
| Top Bowlers (India Women) | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneh Rana | 10 | 66 | 2 |
| Shree Charani | 10 | 106 | 2 |
By the end of 50 overs, Australia had posted an imposing total that demanded near-perfection from India in response.
India Women Innings – 224 All Out (45.1 Overs)
Chasing 410 was always going to be monumental. India began aggressively, with Pratika Rawal striking 27 off 21 balls. However, early wickets, including Smriti Mandhana’s dismissal for a duck, dented the momentum.
Jemimah Rodrigues offered hope with a brisk 42 off 29 deliveries, peppering the boundary rope with nine fours. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma attempted to stabilize the innings, but regular breakthroughs kept Australia in firm control.
The turning point came through Alana King’s spell. The leg-spinner delivered a match-defining 4/33 in 10 overs, dismantling India’s middle and lower order. Georgia Wareham’s late double strike sealed the result, as India were bundled out for 224.
2nd Innings Performance Table
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneh Rana | 44 | 74 | 59.46 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 42 | 29 | 144.83 |
| Deepti Sharma | 29 | 47 | 61.70 |
| Top Bowlers (Australia Women) | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alana King | 10 | 33 | 4 |
| Georgia Wareham | 1.1 | 3 | 2 |
Despite pockets of resistance, the towering target proved insurmountable.
Top Performer – Alyssa Healy (Man of the Match)
Alyssa Healy’s breathtaking 158 was the defining performance of the contest. Leading from the front, she combined precision placement with explosive power-hitting. Her ability to dominate the powerplay and accelerate through the middle overs left India scrambling for answers. In high-scoring ODIs, momentum is everything — and Healy ensured Australia never relinquished control.
Final Result
Australia Women won by 185 runs.
Conclusion
This commanding victory reinforces Australia Women’s dominance at home and highlights their batting depth heading into crucial fixtures in the 2026 calendar. For India Women, the defeat exposes bowling inconsistencies and the need for greater middle-order resilience under pressure. As the series progresses, India must regroup quickly to avoid further setbacks. Australia, meanwhile, will look to carry this momentum forward, confident in their balanced squad and match-winning firepower.
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