Australia wraps up clean sweep with narrow win in women's T20 series

In a tightly contested finale, Australia Women's team edged India by just seven runs to finish the three‑match T20 series with a 3-0 clean sweep. After winning the first game with six wickets and the second by a 30‑run cushion, the Australians set a target of 168, thanks to steady contributions from the top order and a late surge by Anika Laroid, who struck 61 off 42 balls.

India's innings collapsed at 161 for nine. Tejal Hasbnis' aggressive 42, packed with sixes, gave a bright start, but the middle order could not sustain the required flow. Dinesh Vrinda's quickfire 69 highlighted India's fight, yet the mounting pressure from Australian bowlers, especially Tahlia Vlamink and Lily Mills who each bagged three wickets, proved decisive. The seven‑run margin secured Australia's flawless series performance.