Twitter Reactions: Litchfield, Healy, Wareham blow India 3-0 away in Mumbai

Phoebe Litchfield Century. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Australia bounced back strongly after a disappointing defeat in the one-off Test against India, securing a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. Alyssa Healy and Co. displayed absolute dominance and won the third and final game, held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on January 2. 

In the final match, India struggled and suffered a humiliating 190-run defeat while chasing a mammoth 339-run target. Megan Schutt made an early breakthrough by dismissing opener Yastika Bhatia in the final delivery of the fifth over of the chase. The right-arm fast-medium bowler struck again, removing Smriti Mandhana, leaving India at 43/2 in 8.1 overs. Georgia Wareham contributed to Australia’s success by dismissing captain Harmanpreet Kaur and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Gosh.

Following Ashleigh Gardner’s dismissal of Jemimah Rodrigues, Alana King secured two wickets by removing Amanjot Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar, putting India at 128/7 with India losing all hopes to avoid a whitewash. Annabel Sutherland was the fifth one to pick a wicket for the visitors, as she dismissed Shreyanka Patil (2) and birthday girl Renuka Singh for a golden duck in the second and third deliveries of the 30th over, which saw India struggling at 135/9. In a resilient effort, Deepti Sharma, batting at No. 6, partnered with Mannat Kashyap to play for the last wicket. However, Wareham eventually dismissed Kashyap, leading to India being bowled out for 148 in 32.4 overs.

Litchfield’s century powers Australia to post 338 in 50 overs

Opting to bat first upon winning the toss, Australia set an imposing total of 338 runs in 50 overs. The Australian innings kicked off with a sensational performance as Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy constructed an impressive 189-run partnership. Healy’s innings was brought to an end by Indian fast bowler Pooja Vastrakar, who dismissed her for 82 runs. On the other hand, Litchfield continued the onslaught, achieving her second century in the format. The 20-year-old’s remarkable 125-ball innings comprised 16 boundaries and one maximum, ultimately concluding at 119 as Deepti Sharma dismissed her.

Despite no other batter excelling with the bat in the middle and lower order, Australia still managed to post a commanding total. Shreyanka Patil and Amanjot Kaur played crucial roles for the hosts, securing three and two wickets, respectively. Looking ahead, both teams will now gear up for the upcoming three-match T20I series scheduled to commence on January 5.

Here’s how X reacted after Australia’s win over India in the third ODI:

Ending the year 2023 with a series victory
Started the year 2024 with a match and big victory
👏👏👏@ahealy77 @EllysePerry @AnnabelSutherland @kimgarthwait @Gardner #INDWvAUSW #Quasmi

— م ن قاسمی🌹 (@mn_quasmi86340) January 2, 2024

𝘼𝙉 𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙏! Deepti Sharma becomes only the 4th Indian to claim 💯 ODI wickets.

✨ She achieved this feat in 8️⃣6️⃣ innings.#DeeptiSharma #INDWvAUSW #INDvsAUS #BharatArmy #TeamIndia Harman pic.twitter.com/Si32bztvMc

— Anil MS Gautam (@realgautam3) January 2, 2024

Australia (W) defeated India(W) by 190 runs..!

Australia seal the series by 3-0.#INDWvAUSW

— Sheikh Talha (@talham29) January 2, 2024

💔 #INDWvAUSW

— M Hakim (@MHakim51951178) January 2, 2024

Australia Beat India by 190 Runs to Affect 3-0 Whitewash.#INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/zOIXhHJX3e

— Haider Sultan (@haidersultan777) January 2, 2024

Instances where India Women lost all the Matches in Bilateral WODIs at Home

4-0 vs 🇦🇺, 1984
3-0 vs 🇦🇺, 2012
3-0 vs 🇦🇺, 2018
𝟯-𝟬 𝘃𝘀 🇦🇺, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟰**#INDvsAUS #INDWvAUSW #INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/ZDw6vWDnwd

— Anil MS Gautam (@realgautam3) January 2, 2024

Most Runs for Australia in 3 Match Women’s ODI Series:-
𝟮𝟲𝟬 : Phoebe Litchfield v 🇮🇳, TODAY**
246 : Meg Lanning v 🇳🇿, 2016

Most Runs in 3 Match Women’s ODI Series in India:-
𝟮𝟲𝟬 : Phoebe Litchfield🇦🇺 v 🇮🇳, TODAY**
195 : Harmanpreet Kaur🇮🇳 v 🇧🇩, 2013#INDvsAUS #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/84AgprzFg6

— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor) January 2, 2024

Australia Women have white-washed India Women in the ODI series in Mumbai. Humiliating series defeat for the home team ☹️

A black day in Indian cricket 🇮🇳💔💔💔 #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/8fXQjAOChq

— Cricunit (@cricunit) January 2, 2024

Breaking: Australia Women have defeated India Women by 190 runs in the 3rd ODI in Mumbai. Padosiyo, yeh kya hogaya? 🇮🇳💔💔💔 #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/vKlldScYLo

— Sheheryar Ahmed (@RanaSheheryar09) January 2, 2024

What dominance by the Aussie women’s cricket team. A 3-0 sweep of the ODIs with a comprehensive victory in the dead rubber against India in the latter’s backyard. Fantastic performance by Alyssa Healy & Co. #INDWvAUSW

— Uddipan উদ্দীপন (@uddipansh) January 2, 2024

Australia Women have defeated India Women by 190 runs in the 3rd ODI in Mumbai. Padosiyo
🇮🇳💔
#INDWvAUSW #IndianCricketTeam #Australia #INDvsAUS #melbourneweather #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/oPRsS3NmEV

— K H A D I J A 🇵🇰 (@krazy_khadija) January 2, 2024

Australia defeated India by 190 runs in the 3rd ODI.

Australia white-washed India in ODIs. 🏆 🇦🇺#INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/WDN9vntrel

— Mr Tajamul (@Tajamul1320) January 2, 2024

They give u only once chance to comeback #INDWvAUSW

— Freddii ☆ (@faisalimra8855) January 2, 2024

Australia Beat India by 190 Runs to Affect 3-0 Whitewash

Australia domination.#INDWvAUSW #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/VTDCOWDjOl

— Satish Mishra🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) January 2, 2024

WBBL Beat WIPL #INDWvAUSW #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #ODI

— MONTY KUMAR (@monty1bhai) January 2, 2024

Australia won the 3rd ODI by 190 runs and take the series 3-0 👏#INDvsAUS #INDWvAUSW pic.twitter.com/iDl7DzIixE

— cricketuncut (@cricketunc89165) January 2, 2024