Australia Women vs India Women Today's Match Prediction, 3rd ODI - Who will win today’s match?
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India women (Source: BCCI Women on X)
Published - 01 Mar 2026, 03:02 AM• Read time - 12 mins
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The World Champions have been found out big time Down Under as Australia have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series. However, India still have a lot to play for as the two teams meet in the third and final ODI of the series on Sunday, March 1 at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
The Alyssa Healy-led side secured the series in the second ODI by comfortably chasing down the target of 252 in 36.1 overs, courtesy of brilliant knocks from Georgia Voll (101 off 82) and Phoebe Litchfield (80 off 62). Having already lost the series, India now head into the third ODI trailing by 4-6 in the multi-format series.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side needs to win the upcoming fixture to not only avoid a whitewash but also to earn crucial two points to draw level in the series. If the visitors manage to lose the upcoming fixture, they will find themselves in danger of losing the point-based tour with only one-off Test remaining after the ODI leg.
Hence, India have a lot on the line and will remind themselves of their World Champions tag to script a remarkable comeback on the tour. On the other hand, Australia will walk out to seal another commanding win to take a decisive lead in the series.
Match Details
|
Date |
Fixture |
Venue |
Start Time |
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Sunday, March 1 |
Australia Women vs India Women 3rd ODI |
Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
9:20 am IST |
Venue Statistics
|
Category |
Details |
|
Total Matches |
43 |
|
Matches won batting first |
22 |
|
Matches won bowling first |
20 |
|
Average 1st innings score |
242 |
|
Average 2nd innings score |
213 |
|
Highest Total recorded |
363/9 (50 ovs) by SL vs SCO |
|
Lowest Total recorded |
120/10 (41.3 ovs) by AUS vs PAK |
|
Highest score chased |
321/3 (36.4 ovs) by IND vs SL |
|
Lowest score defended |
174/9 (50 ovs) By SA vs NZ |
Bellerive Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
|
Aspect |
Batters |
Pacers |
Spinners |
|
Overall Assistance |
Good |
Good with the new ball |
Good |
|
Bounce |
Good bounce throughout |
Good bounce throughout |
Good bounce throughout |
|
Movement |
Minimal after initial overs |
Swing upfront |
Decent grip and turn |
|
Best Phase |
Almost Throughout |
Powerplay overs |
Middle overs |
AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Records (ODIs)
|
Category |
Details |
|
Matches Played |
63 |
|
Australia Women |
51 |
|
India Women |
12 |
AUS-W vs IND-W Playing XI Prediction
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani
Players to watch out for:
Smriti Mandhana
The India opener has been relatively quiet in the series so far, despite scoring a half-century in the first ODI. Given Mandhana’s rich form, she’s due for a big knock in the upcoming fixture and will be eager to help her team make a comeback.
Ashleigh Gardner
The all-rounder has been marvellous with the ball in the series so far, having scalped five wickets from two innings. Gardner has been successful in getting crucial breakthroughs for her team and will once again pose a threat to Indian batters in the upcoming fixture.
Today’s Match Prediction: Australia Women to win
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