Jonassen Triggers India's Collapse, Spins It Australia's Way

Memorable triumph for the hosts; Smriti’s blistering knock goes in vain for the Women in Blue; Mooney named ‘Player-of-the-Series’

TRI-SERIES FINAL

India opener Smriti Mandhana’s 37-ball 66 went in vain as Australia claimed the tri-nation women’s T20 series with a gritty 11-run win following a sensational five-wicket haul by spinner Jess Jonassen here on Wednesday.

Set a target of 156, India was all out for 144 after being 115 for three in the 15th over.

Seasoned left-arm spinner Jonassen was the star of the show with brilliant figures of five for 12 in four overs, making her only the third Australian bowler to return a five-for in the women’s T20 format.

“It was a really good all-round performance. Getting Smriti was the game-changer, she was whacking us all over the park,” said Australian captain Meg Lanning.

Challenging total