AUS W vs IND W 2026: Australia Women vs India Women, Only Test, Day 3 – Full highlights & top moments

AUS W vs IND W 2026 (Source: Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Australia Women defeated India Women by 10 wickets in the only Test match on March 8 at the W.A.C.A., Perth. India Women struggled on Day 3 and were bowled out for 149 in 48.2 overs. Pratika Rawal was the top scorer with 63 runs, while Sneh Rana added 30 runs. The remaining batters failed to contribute significantly and lost their wickets cheaply.

For Australia Women, Lucy Hamilton was the standout bowler, taking 3/32, while Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, and Ashleigh Gardner picked up two wickets each. Australia Women chased down the small target comfortably, reaching 28/0 in just 4.3 overs to seal a dominant victory.

Top batting performance of the day: Pratika Rawal

Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal was the standout batting performer of the day. She scored 63 runs off 137 balls, including eight fours. While wickets kept falling at the other end, Rawal held her ground for a while and fought hard for the team. She also stitched together a 50-run partnership in 102 balls for the seventh wicket with Sneh Rana, providing some resistance for India.

Top bowling performance of the day: Ashleigh Gardner

Right-arm spinner Ashleigh Gardner was the top bowling performer of the day. She finished with impressive figures of 2/8 in 4.2 overs, including one maiden. Gardner dismissed the two set batters, Pratika Rawal and Sneh Rana, which opened the door for more wickets. The Australia Women bowlers capitalised on this breakthrough and wrapped up the innings efficiently.

Who won the Player of the Match?

Annabel Sutherland was named the Player of the Match for her outstanding all-round performance. She played a match-winning knock of 129 runs off 171 balls, which included 17 fours. Her contribution was not limited to the bat, as she also made a major impact with the ball. Sutherland claimed six wickets in the match, helping Australia tighten their grip on the Indian batters.

Who won the Player of the Series?

Annabel Sutherland was also named the Player of the Series for her outstanding contributions with both bat and ball. She proved to be a difficult player for India to overcome, dominating throughout the Test with her all-round performance. Sutherland rightfully earned the award for her significant impact on the match and the series.

Records Broken and Milestones Achieved

• Ellyse Perry has become the highest run-scorer for Australia Women in Test cricket, reaching 1006 runs and surpassing Karen Rolton’s record of 1002 runs.
• Annabel Sutherland has now scored four centuries in Women’s Test cricket, the most by an Australia Women player, breaking Betty Wilson’s previous record.
• A total of 1237 balls were bowled between Australia Women and India Women to complete the Test match.

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