In a series that has redefined the rivalry between the world's top two sides, India Women and Australia Women meet in the 3rd WODI to decide the 50-over leg of this massive multi-format tour.
Taking place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, this match serves as the ultimate tactical finale before the teams head to Perth for the historic Day/Night Test. With the multi-format points table hanging in the balance, India is chasing its first-ever ODI series win on Australian soil, while the hosts are fighting to maintain their decade-long unbeaten streak in home bilateral ODI series. Catch the decider live on Willow by Cricbuzz on TrillerTV.
Head-to-Head: The Hobart Showdown After the first two games in Brisbane and Hobart, the teams return to the Bellerive Oval for a back-to-back fixture. The coastal conditions in Tasmania have proven to be the great equalizer, offering the seam movement that India's Renuka Singh Thakur and Australia's Megan Schutt relish.
Overall WODIs: Australia leads, but India has won 3 of the last 5 encounters (including the 2025 World Cup Semi-Final).
Multi-Format Points: India currently leads 4-2 following their 2-1 T20I series victory.
Series Status: This 3rd WODI will determine which side carries the "format trophy" into the pink-ball Test.
Team Form & Recent Results India Women (W-W-W-L-W) The reigning world champions are operating at their clinical best. Under Harmanpreet Kaur, India's middle order has become remarkably resilient. The addition of Kashvee Gautam and Pratika Rawal to the ODI squad has provided the depth needed to counter Australia's aggressive bowling changes.
Last Match (T20I Decider): Defeated Australia by 17 runs in Adelaide (Feb 21).
Strength: Smriti Mandhana is in legendary form, having top-scored in the T20I series and boasting an average of nearly 50 against Australia in ODIs.
Selection: India is expected to field an unchanged XI from the 2nd ODI, banking on the spin-twins Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana to control the middle overs.
Australia Women (L-W-L-W-W) Australia is facing a rare period of transition. With Alyssa Healy back in her final home ODI series, the "Southern Stars" are looking to reclaim the dominance that saw them sweep the 2024 season. The emergence of Georgia Voll as a genuine multi-format threat has bolstered a top order that struggled in the T20Is.
Milestone: Legend Ellyse Perry recently crossed 350 international appearances during this tour, and her all-round contribution remains Australia's insurance policy.
Strategy: Australia will likely rely on Alana King and Georgia Wareham to exploit the wear on the Hobart deck during the second innings.
Players in Focus Shafali Verma (India): The "X-Factor." After a steady T20I series, she is due for a trademark explosive ODI hundred. Her ability to take down the new ball will be crucial at Bellerive.
Ashleigh Gardner (Australia): The world's top-ranked all-rounder. Her battle against Harmanpreet Kaur in the middle overs is often where this rivalry is won or lost.
Renuka Singh Thakur (India): "The Hobart Specialist." If there is any cloud cover, her ability to swing the ball both ways could see Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney heading back to the pavilion early.
Beth Mooney (Australia): The anchor. While others attack, Mooney's ability to bat deep and rotate strike makes her the wicket India prizes most to prevent a late-innings explosion.