IND-W vs AUS-W: Arundhati Reddy Four-for breaks backbone of Aussie batting order

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IND-W vs AUS-W: India's Arundhati Reddy delivered a match-turning performance with the ball, picking up a remarkable four wickets to break the backbone of Australia's top order during the third ODI of the series.

Reddy's brilliant spell has put India firmly in control, leaving Australia at 84/4 after 20 overs, with the Indians showing excellent fight under pressure.

Arundhati Reddy's exploits started early, as she claimed her third wicket in the 15th over. She removed the dangerous Ellyse Perry, cleaning her up with a perfect delivery that clipped the top of Perry's off-stump. This crucial breakthrough followed her earlier double-wicket over, where she dismissed the in-form Tahlia McGrath and the new batter, Beth Mooney, within a span of just six balls. With the wickets of McGrath and Mooney, Reddy had shifted the momentum in India's favour.

After her initial breakthroughs, Reddy didn't let up. She continued to bowl tight lines, and in her sixth over, she had another big moment. Ashleigh Gardner, who came in to steady the Australian ship, was trapped in front of the stumps. Although a DRS review suggested the ball would have missed the stumps, the pressure Reddy had created was evident. However, Gardner's escape was short-lived, as Reddy soon bagged her fourth wicket, dismissing the dangerous Beth Mooney, caught behind.

At the time of writing this report, Arundhati bowling figure read 13/4 in 7 overs, which is betters her previous best of 2/36.Earlier, Australia's openers Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll had got off to a decent start, with Litchfield in particular striking a few boundaries off Saima Thakor's over. But the Indian bowlers, spearheaded by Reddy, tightened the noose. The young Australian openers struggled against the varied pace and bounce, failing to convert their starts into substantial scores.

Reddy's excellent spell overshadowed a few earlier mishaps, including a tough dropped catch by Jemimah Rodrigues. Her relentless pressure and ability to bowl in key moments of the game have been instrumental in India's dominance in the match so far.

As Australia heads into the middle overs with their top order in disarray, India will look to capitalize on this momentum and finish the innings with a commanding performance. With Reddy on a roll, the prospect of a historic win looms large.