order showed some resistance, scoring 38 runs off 64 balls, but the rest of the team collapsed quickly. They were eventually bowled out for just 180 runs in 50 overs.
Australia’s bowlers were outstanding in that match, with Megan Schutt and Nicola Carey taking 3 wickets each. They were well supported by the rest of the bowling unit as well, as they kept taking wickets at regular intervals and never let the West Indies batters settle down. Australia’s fielding was also top-notch, with some brilliant catches and run-outs.
In reply, Australia Women chased down the target comfortably with 5 wickets in hand and 8 overs to spare. Alyssa Healy was the star of the innings, scoring a brilliant century. She played some aggressive strokes and dominated the West Indies bowlers throughout her innings. Ellyse Perry also played a crucial knock of 56 runs to guide Australia to victory.
Now, going into the third ODI, West Indies would be looking to put up a much better performance and give a tough fight to the Australian team. They have a strong batting line-up, with the likes of Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and Hayley Matthews. However, their top-order needs to fire and provide a solid foundation for the team. They also need their middle-order batters to show more responsibility and contribute significantly to the team’s total.
On the other hand, Australia Women would be feeling confident after their dominating performance in the first ODI. Their openers, Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes, have been in excellent form and have provided good starts to the team. Their middle-order also looks strong with batters like Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning. In the bowling department, Megan Schutt and Nicola Carey have been in great form and will be key players for Australia.
The Junction Oval in Melbourne has been a good batting surface in recent times, with some high-scoring games being played there. The batters will enjoy the true bounce of the pitch and the fast-outfield, which could make it a challenging day for the bowlers. Both teams would be looking to win the toss and bat first, setting a big total on the board.
Overall, the third ODI between Australia Women and West Indies Women promises to be an exciting contest. West Indies would be desperate to win and level the series, while Australia would be aiming to maintain their dominance and seal the series. Both teams have talented players and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this crucial encounter. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 am local time and cricket fans can expect an action-packed day of cricket at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
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