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T20I series: Mandhana, Shreyanka shine as India beat Australia by 17 runs in 3rd match, seal series

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Mandhana, Shreyanka Shine As India Beat Australia By 17 Runs In 3rd Match, Seal Series 2-1

By IANS News February 21, 2026 • 18:12 PM View: 354

In a dramatic clash at the Adelaide Oval, India secured a hard-fought 17-run victory over Australia in a high-pressure encounter. Chasing a challenging target of 159, Australia’s lower-order fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, with India’s bowlers holding their nerve till the final overs to clinch the win.

India's innings was built on solid contributions by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, but it was Shreyanka Patil with the ball who made sure the team cruised past the hosts.

TAGS Smriti Mandhana Jemimah Rodrigues Adelaide Oval BCCI Women Shreyanka Patil Shafali Verma Richa Ghosh Beth Mooney Renuka Thakur Georgia Voll Renuka Singh Phoebe Litchfield Ashleigh Gardner Shree Charani Sophie Molineux Annabel Sutherland Annabel Sutherland

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