India Women vs Australia Women Live Updates: Score, Highlights, Playing XI & How to Watch Today’s Epic T20I Clash

In a fiercely contested women’s T20I series that has captured global attention, India and Australia enter today’s third and final match locked at 1-1. After two thrillers in Sydney and Canberra, the decider at Adelaide Oval promises another chapter in this modern cricket rivalry. Series at a glance • 1st T20I, Sydney: India struck first, defending 150 (DLS) to win by 21 runs and snap Australia’s eight-game home streak. • 2nd T20I, Canberra: Australia hit back as Tahlia McGrath’s 57* powered 163/5 before the bowlers restricted India to 144/9, sealing a 19-run victory. LIVE – Decider underway At the time of writing, India are 60/1 after seven overs, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues rebuilding following a brisk start by Shafali Verma. A first-innings total above 160 has been par on this ground in recent domestic fixtures, so both captains emphasised power-play momentum at the toss. Key match-ups to watch 1. Smriti Mandhana vs Megan Schutt: The left-hander pounced on full lengths in Sydney; Schutt responded with cutters in Canberra. Whoever wins the first six overs could tilt the contest. 2. Ellyse Perry vs Deepti Sharma: Perry’s strike rotation through the middle overs anchors Australia’s chase plans, but Deepti’s economy (5.8 this tour) remains India’s go-to brake. 3. Spin twins: Georgia Wareham and Radha Yadav have shared nine wickets so far; their control in overs 7-15 will decide whether the finale turns into a death-over shoot-out. Numbers you need to know • Series strike rates: India 122.4, Australia 128.1. • Dot-ball percentage: India 39%, Australia 36%. • Power-play average scores: India 45/1, Australia 49/2. A marginal edge for Australia in tempo is offset by India’s lower wicket loss, underscoring why both sides remain evenly matched. How to watch The 3rd T20I is being broadcast live on Star Sports in India and Fox Cricket in Australia, with worldwide streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and Kayo Sports. Fans searching “India Women vs Australia Women live score” or “IND W vs AUS W 3rd T20I live streaming” can access ball-by-ball text commentary on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo. Why this game matters Besides the immediate silverware, World Cup seedings and valuable ranking points ride on tonight’s result. India last claimed a bilateral T20I series in Australia five years ago; a win would cement their resurgence under captain Harmanpreet Kaur. For Australia, victory would preserve an unbeaten home series record stretching back to 2022. What’s next Both squads will shift focus to the Women’s Premier League, starting 1 March, before reconvening in England for a tri-series in June. Momentum from Adelaide could influence selection calls and confidence heading into that busy calendar. With momentum swinging like a pendulum all week, the scene is set for another high-octane finish. Stay tuned for live updates, post-match analysis, and player reactions as India and Australia battle for bragging rights in one of world cricket’s fastest-growing rivalries.