India, Sept. 20 -- Australia defeated India by 43 runs to seal a series-clinching 2-1 victory in New Delhi on Saturday. It was an entertaining affair as the Aussies won the toss and opted to bat. The visitors got off to a strong start as opener Georgia Voll slammed 81 off 68 balls. She had a decent opening partnership with captain Alyssa Healy (30) and then with Ellyse Perry (68) before departing in the 22nd over.

Beth Mooney arrived at no. 4 and continued the onslaught. She hammered 23 fours and one six, and eventually lost her wicket in the 45th over for 138 off 75 balls. Also, Mooney scored her ton off only 57 balls. The Aussies posted 412 runs in 47.5 overs, setting a target of 413. For India, Arundhati Reddy struck thrice. Meanwhile...