Pratika's 63 saves innings defeat but Australia register thumping 10-wicket win in Healy's farewell game

India's top order batter Pratika Rawal put up a fight with her 63-run knock alongside Sneh Rana. India were able to avoid an innings defeat but the target of 25 was a cakewalk for the hosts. Alyssa Healy bid goodbye to international cricket with a 10-wicket win at WACA Ground, Perth on March 8.

Starting at an overnight score of 105/6, Pratika and Sneh were cautious in the first few overs. Pratika hit the first boundary of Day 3. In the next over, she reached her fifty from 105 balls. Sneh got a reprieve as Annabel Sutherland dropped her catch. But, she couldn't make the most of it. Ashleigh Gardner broke the partnership by dismissing Sneh who scored 30 runs from 54 balls. They put on a 50-run stand for the seventh wicket.

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In the next over, Kashvee Gautam was caught at slip off Alana King's bowling for a three-ball duck. Sayali Satghare tried to hold one end but Alana got the better off her. She departed after scoring three runs from 21 balls. Pratika was the last to fall to Ashleigh as India were bowled out for 149. Pratika hit eight fours in her 63 off 137 balls.

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Annabel’s all-round show

After a couple of quiet overs, Australia openers looked to finish the run chase in a hurry. In the fifth over, Georgia Voll hit a hat-trick of boundaries as Australia won the match by 10 wickets with plenty of sessions to spare. Australia won the multi-format series 12-4.

Earlier, Alyssa won the toss and opted to bowl first. Annabel and debutant Lucy Hamilton wreaked havoc. Jemimah Rodrigues scored the lone half-century as India were bowled out for 198 in 62.4 overs. Annabel claimed a four-fer whereas Lucy bagged three wickets.

In reply, Australia lost both openers early. Alyssa was dismissed cheaply as well but Ellyse Perry and Annabel shared a 134-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Ellyse scored 76 off 116 deliveries whereas Annabel went on to score 129. Her knock was laced with 17 fours. Contributions from lower order took Australia to 323. Sayali was the pick of the bowlers with a four-wicket haul.