IND W vs AUS W: Australia clock joint-highest total against India after Beth Mooney's towering 138 powered them to colossal 412 in 3rd ODI

Beth Mooney-inspired Australia women wreaked havoc on India women as they posted the joint-highest ODI total against the Men in Blue at the Arun Jaitley stadium on September 20. In a dominant display that mirrored the searing Delhi heat, Beth Mooney's towering 138 powered Australia to a colossal total of 412 in the third and final women's ODI against India. Her blistering century was the centerpiece of the innings, which helped Australia tie their highest-ever total in women's ODIs, a record they previously set against Denmark in 1997.

Australia women historic 412-run total against India in 3rd ODI

This impressive performance also marked the highest-ever total scored against India in women's ODIs, surpassing Australia's own record of 371 for 8, which they set in Brisbane last year.

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Australia's innings was powered by a staggering 60 fours and 5 sixes from 287 balls. While Beth Mooney's rapid 138 off 79 balls dominated the middle overs, the early momentum was provided by opener Georgia Voll (81), Ellyse Perry (68), and captain Alyssa Healy (30), who had chosen to bat first.

The Indian bowling attack appeared ineffective on the flat Kotla pitch, conceding a huge 270 runs in boundaries and sixes. The hosts' fielding unit also struggled, with dropped catches and misfields, punctuated by only a few moments of brilliance. Healy, in search of a significant score in the series, started aggressively, hitting seven boundaries before being dismissed by Kranti Goud for the third time this series. Voll and Perry then built a strong 107-run partnership, capitalizing on India's inconsistent bowling lengths. Sneh Rana eventually provided a breakthrough, as Voll edged a sweep shot to short fine leg.

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However, any hope for relief was quickly extinguished by Mooney. The left-hander played with authority, dismantling both spinners and pacers with her sweeps, cuts, and lofted shots. She hit 23 fours and a six, putting Australia in a commanding position. Veteran off-spinner Deepti Sharma then produced a fascinating 45th over, triggering a mini-collapse with three wickets, which included Mooney's dismissal via a run out. Despite India's late efforts to make inroads, the damage had already been done, and Australia's imposing total was set.