New Delhi: The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is just a few days away, and all eyes are on the Indian women's cricket team, which is preparing for a crucial ODI match against Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 20 September. The three-match ODI series is currently tied 1-1, giving India a golden opportunity to clinch the series with a win today. A Chance To Win Against Australia The Australian women's cricket team has long been considered one of the best in the world. With multiple ODI and T20 World Cup titles to their name, they are virtually unbeatable, especially for India. In 58 ODI matches between the two teams, India has only won 11, while Australia has won 47. Despite some close encounters over the years, India has never managed to beat Australia in a bilateral ODI series. Chandigarh ✈️ New Delhi🆙 Next: Series Decider ⏳#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/38y9FbCqj1— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 19, 2025 This is why this third ODI is so significant. If Harmanpreet Kaur and her team can win in Delhi, it will not only be a series victory, but a historic triumph against one of the strongest teams in women's cricket. Also Read This: Asia Cup 2025: Dunith Wellalage breaks down after learning of father’s death post-match Momentum Shifted In Mullanpur After winning the first ODI in Mullanpur, Australia looked dominant, but the Indian women's team staged a remarkable comeback in the second match at the same venue. Thanks to brilliant batting performances from Smriti Mandhana and young Pratyusha Raval, the team leveled the series and showed that they were not going to give up. This spirit will not only boost team morale but also raise hopes of an upset in the final match. A Crucial Period Before The World Cup With the ODI World Cup starting in India on September 30, this match is not just about the series result. It's India's last practice match before the big stage. The pressure is real not just to win, but also to address any remaining weaknesses. Also Read This: India vs Pakistan Again! Super 4 Clash Confirmed After PAK Defeats UAE However, the form of Indian women cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is a cause for concern, because of her performance. As one of the most experienced players on the team, she will be looking to prove herself in today's match. Meanwhile, players like Mandhana and Roval, who have been performing consistently well, will want to continue their good form.
