Australia Women produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat India Women by ten wickets in the one-off Test, controlling the match with disciplined bowling and a strong batting display after taking a crucial first-innings lead. After being put under pressure early in the game, Australia responded with authority, led by a superb century from Annabel Sutherland and valuable contributions from different players that ultimately put the contest beyond India’s reach.
India Women batted first and were bowled out for 198 in 62.4 overs in the first inning. The innings was anchored by Jemimah Rodrigues, who top-scored with a patient 52 off 84 balls, striking seven boundaries while trying to stabilize the middle order. Shafali Verma made 35 from 48 deliveries with six fours, providing a brisk start before falling to Annabel Sutherland. Pratika Rawal added 18, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 19. However, India struggled to build lasting partnerships as Australia’s bowlers maintained tight lines and consistent pressure. Kashvee Gautam remained unbeaten on 34, adding some late runs with the lower order, but India’s innings closed at 198. Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets for 46 runs, while Lucy Hamilton took 3 for 31 and Darcie Brown chipped in with 2 for 41.
Australia Women responded strongly in their first innings, posting a commanding total of 323 in 90.4 overs to take a decisive lead. After a couple of early wickets, Ellyse Perry steadied the innings with a composed 76 off 116 balls, striking 10 boundaries. and one six. The highlight of the innings came from Annabel Sutherland, who produced a magnificent 129 from 171 balls, including 17 fours. Her innings combined patience with authority and formed the backbone of Australia’s total. Contributions also came from Beth Mooney (19), Lucy Hamilton (23), and Alana King (21), ensuring Australia pushed well past the 300-run mark. India’s bowlers fought hard, with Sayali Satghare claiming an impressive 4 wickets for 50 runs. Deepti Sharma and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each, but Australia’s total of 323 secured them a valuable first-innings lead of 125 runs.
Facing a significant deficit, India needed a resilient second-innings effort but once again struggled against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. India were bowled out for 149 in 48.2 overs. Pratika Rawal tried to lead the resistance with a fighting 63 from 137 balls, while Sneh Rana added 30 from 54 deliveries in the lower middle order. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 14, and Harmanpreet Kaur made 11, but no other batter managed to make a substantial contribution. Australia’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Lucy Hamilton taking 3 for 32. Annabel Sutherland, Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner took 2 wickets each while Darcie Brown also got one wicket eventually all contributed with important breakthroughs as India’s innings folded, leaving Australia a target of just 25 runs.
Australia completed the chase comfortably, reaching 28 without losing any wicket to seal a ten-wicket victory. Georgia Voll remained unbeaten on 16, while Phoebe Litchfield finished on 11 not out as Australia wrapped up the match quickly. With her outstanding all-round performance, including a brilliant century and six wickets across the match, Annabel Sutherland played a decisive role in Australia’s dominant win and was rewarded with player of the match.
Australia women sealed the series by 12-4 during India’s tour of Australia with a dominant performance in the Test match and ODIs. The hosts showed resilience and domination that eventually led them to have a comfortable and convincing victory that helped them win the series.
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