Chasing a massive target of 410, India were bowled out for 224 in 45.1 overs as Australia completed a 3-0 sweep of the ODI series and took an 8-2 lead in the multi-format contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think overall we didn\u2019t play good cricket. In T20, we were doing all the things right and in ODI, we didn\u2019t play good cricket. I think that is something which cost us,\u201d Harmanpreet said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting the difference between the two formats, the Indian skipper pointed out that consistency is key in 50-over cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cODI is a long game, and you have to keep doing the right things again and again. I think we kept making too many mistakes,\u201d Harmanpreet explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also credited the Australian side for their dominant display. \u201cCredit goes to the Australian team also, they really played good cricket, and they didn\u2019t give us a chance to bounce back.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the setback, the Indian skipper stressed that the series offered important lessons for the upcoming matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA lot of learning for us, and definitely we will go back and think about how we have to go about in ODI cricket,\" the 36-year-old said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With limited time to regroup before the start of the iconic test match at Perth, Harmanpreet emphasised the need to stay mentally strong.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA lot of learning for us, and definitely we will go back and think about how we have to go about in ODI cricket,\" the 36-year-old said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian women's team will end their tour with a test match against Australia to be played at the Perth Stadium from March 6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n