Mooney’s 138 Powers Australia to Series Win Over India as World Cup Prep Begins

Australia now pivot to World Cup preparations, emphasizing adaptability and squad depth.

Overview

Australia clinched the ODI series 2-1 with a 43-run victory in New Delhi, matching their joint-best ODI total of 412.
Beth Mooney struck 138 off 75 balls and said adaptability and composure will define World Cup success.
India stayed in the chase through Smriti Mandhana’s 125, as she took Player of the Series honors with 300 runs.
Team leaders flagged the expected returns of Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield and cited WPL experience as key to adjusting to Indian conditions.
Australia head to Bengaluru for a World Cup warm-up against England on September 28 before opening versus New Zealand in Indore on October 1.