The match at Dr. DY Patil Stadium ended in a dramatic 4-run victory for India after it was decided by a Super-over. By beating Australia, India managed to tie the five-game T20I series 1-1. It was a significant result, as it ended Australia's unbeaten streak for the 2022 season. India had to chase a massive 188 runs and only managed to force a tie after a chaotic final over, leading to a Super Over where Smriti Mandhana's batting proved decisive.
India Women defeated Australia Women by 4 runs after the match went into a Super-over at the Dr.DY Patil Stadium. With a sensational victory, India leveled the fifth-match T20I series 1-1. Australian Women suffered their first defeat in 2022. Chasing a big target of 188, Indian Women tied the game following a dramatic final over. In the Super Over, Smriti Mandhana ruled again with her brilliant batting.
During the main chase, Mandhana set the tone with a powerful 79 off 49 deliveries, and she continued her form in the Super Over, scoring an unbeaten 13 to put India at 20/1. Australia, the reigning world champions, could only muster 16/1 in response, securing the win for India. Renuka Singh deserves a lot of credit for her tight and disciplined bowling during the final stretch.
Australia got off to a flying start thanks to captain Alyssa Healy, who hammered 25 runs from just 15 balls. India found their first breakthrough when the in-form Deepti Sharma dismissed Healy. However, the game shifted heavily in Australia's favor as Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath took complete control. The duo dismantled the Indian bowling attack with aggressive hitting, propelling Australia to 187/1. Mooney finished on an unbeaten 82 from 54 balls, while McGrath added a commanding 70 not out.
India's chase began strongly with a 76-run opening partnership between Mandhana and Shafali Verma, the latter contributing 34. Middle-order batters Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh supported the effort with 21 and 26 runs, respectively. While Mandhana played the role of the anchor to keep the innings steady, Devika Vaidya provided the final spark, hitting a four off the last ball to tie the game. On the bowling side, Heather Graham was the standout for Australia, claiming three wickets.