The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the ongoing series between India women and Australia women. The two sides will lock horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 20 in the series decider. With the clash right around the corner, it is worth noting that team India will be donning a special pink jersey in their final ODI against Australia.
The special jerseys will be donned to spread breast cancer awareness. Team India took to social media to announce the same as they shared a clip of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur with several other India stars wearing the special jersey.
“Thanks a Dot! #TeamIndia will be wearing special pink-coloured jerseys in the Third ODI today to promote Breast Cancer Awareness,” team India captioned the post on Instagram.
It is worth noting that team India have been in good form in the ongoing series, the side fell short in the first ODI, posting 281 runs on the board in the first innings, the side failed to take wickets in the second innings as Australia won the first ODI by eight wickets.
India made a brilliant comeback in the second ODI
As for the second ODI of the series, it was the Indian team who came out on top in the game. Batting first, the side posted a total of 292 runs on the board after a brilliant century by Smriti Mandhana. Furthermore, the side managed to limit Australia to a score of 190 runs in the second innings as India women won the game by 102 runs
After the game, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took centre stage and talked about her side’s performance in the second ODI. “We are happy that we played good cricket - that is what we discussed in the last team meeting, to stick to our plans and keep doing those things again and again. We talk about keeping things simple and clear, and that is something that always works for us,” Kaur said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
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