Series Finale in Brisbane: Having already secured the ICC Women's Championship series with back-to-back victories at Allan Border Field—including Sunday's 9-wicket win powered by Georgia Voll's stunning 131* (97) and Megan Schutt's 4/36—Australia Women look to complete a 3-0 series sweep against Bangladesh Women in the 3rd ODI! Despite the earlier defeats, Nigar Sultana's side carry immense pride into the finale after Sobhana Mostary created history in the 2nd ODI with a heroic maiden century (118 off 134), becoming the first Bangladeshi woman to score a WODI ton against Australia. Stream every powerplay boundary, key wicket, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV.
ICC Women's Championship Points & Clean Sweep Target
The 3rd ODI serves as the final fixture of Bangladesh Women's historic bilateral tour of Australia, with two valuable ICC Women's Championship points still on the line in Brisbane.
For Australia Women, skippered by Tahlia McGrath in place of the injured Sophie Molineux, maintaining ruthless clinical standards and capitalizing on pristine batting conditions at Allan Border Field are top priorities. Driven by stellar individual form—including breakout opener Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (70 off 51 in 2nd ODI), Megan Schutt (who surpassed 150 WODI wickets in Match 1), Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth, and Ashleigh Gardner—the World Champions target a spotless 3-0 series result.
For Bangladesh Women, captained by Nigar Sultana (74 off 114 in 2nd ODI), turning individual brilliance into a consolidated team effort remains the focus. Building on record-breaking top-order performances from Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, and Fargana Hoque, while sharpening middle-overs bowling controls through seam rookie Habiba Islam (2/36 in 1st ODI), Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khatun, and Nahida Akter, the Tigresses aim for a memorable consolation victory.
Squads & Key Players
Australia Women Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: Tahlia McGrath (C), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Nicola Carey
Tactical Focus: Rapid top-order boundary accumulation through Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, aggressive seam movement from Megan Schutt and Kim Garth, and relentless middle-overs spin controls via Alana King and Georgia Wareham.
Bangladesh Women Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: Nigar Sultana (C & wk), Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khatun, Nahida Akter, Habiba Islam, Marufa Akter, Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun, Disha Biswas
Tactical Focus: Disciplined top-order accumulation led by Sobhana Mostary and Nigar Sultana, defensive bowling lines from Marufa Akter and Habiba Islam, and creating middle-overs pressure with finger spin via Nahida Akter.
Pitch & Weather: Allan Border Field offers a true, high-scoring batting surface with fast outfield speed, where teams batting second have comfortably chased down targets across the series. Evening dew under lights eases ball tracking in the second innings. Sunny, warm spring conditions around 26°C expected in Brisbane.