IND-W vs AUS-W: Richa Ghosh, Deepti's brilliant efforts go in vain as Australia win humdinger to clinch series

Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma's heroic efforts went in vain as the Australian women's team defeated the Indian side in a humdinger second ODI of the three-match series in Mumbai. The Aussies held their nerves to choke India despite making errors in fielding to defend 258 and win by 3 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. With this win, the Aussies have taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 with one game to go and have already clinched the series.

In a match that was not a perfect one for both of these teams, ended to be a thrilling contest getting decided in the final over of the 100-over game. The Women in Blue ran Australia for money and came agonisingly close only to end up on the wrong end. 

The hosts needed 19 runs



from the final two overs and were at 240/7 with Deepti Sharma and Harleen Deol in the middle. However, Ashleigh Gardner bowled a terrific three-run 49th over and picked Harleen to send India 8 down before Annabel Sutherland managed to defend 16 off the final over.

Deepti was on strike in the final over and she re-inflicted India's hopes with a first-ball four. However, the pressure mounted with the next three balls going for only three runs. India needed 9 off the final two balls and a slower ball from Sutherland was not timed by Deepti as she managed to drag it towards long-on for a single. Shreyanka got a four on the final ball but that was not enough for the hosts. For her match-turning 3/47, Sutherland was awarded Player of the Match.