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Sportvot x FPJ: Badminton Continues To Thrill In Perth

The YONEX U13/U17 Australian National Team and Individual Championships 2025 continued in full swing at Perth, Australia, showcasing exceptional young talent from across the nation. Running from 30th September to 6th October, the tournament witnessed another exciting day of competitive badminton as rising stars battled for supremacy on the court.

In the Under-17 category, Maxwell Liu delivered a strong performance in the opening match, defeating Deqi Wang with a close scoreline of 30–26. Maxwell displayed both composure and strategic shot-making under pressure, setting a high standard for the matches that followed.

Following that, A. Nirmal impressed the crowd with a commanding straight-game victory over Siyuan Xu. With a decisive 21–10, 21–4 scoreline, Nirmal asserted his dominance from start to finish, leaving no doubt about his form.

Another thrilling Under-17 clash saw X. Ling edge past T. Shirshova in a nail-biting game, clinching the win 21–19. The match was filled with long rallies and high intensity, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats until the very last point.

The Under-13 matches also featured remarkable performances from the younger shuttlers. Claire Zhang displayed outstanding control and accuracy as she comfortably defeated Renae Cheng 30–11. Meanwhile, Ruiqi Chen dominated L. Kurniawan with a stunning 21–3, 21–5 victory, demonstrating her potential as one of the brightest emerging stars in the category.

As the tournament progresses, these young athletes continue to impress, promising an exciting conclusion to the YONEX U13/U17 Australian National Team and Individual Championships 2025.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/sportvot-x-fpj-badminton-continues-to-thrill-in-perth

India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI: Preview and stats

**India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI: Preview and Stats**

*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 19, 2025, 02:20 pm IST*

The third and final ODI match between India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) is set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, September 23. The match will begin at 1:30 pm IST, with the toss scheduled half an hour earlier.

Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team will be aiming to seal the series after their convincing 102-run victory in the second Women’s ODI.

### Series Overview: India Seeks Victory as Australia Looks to Bounce Back

Following their dominant performance in the second encounter, India will rely heavily on the form of opener Smriti Mandhana to continue their success against Australia. On the other hand, Australia, captained by Alyssa Healy, will be eager to bounce back in the final ODI.

Australia’s squad features some key players including Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner. They will look to replicate their strong performance from the first ODI in Mullanpur, where they comprehensively defeated India.

### Predicted Teams

**India Women:**
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur / Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Goud, Sree Charani.

**Australia Women:**
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

### Head-to-Head Record

According to ESPNcricinfo, India and Australia have met 58 times in Women’s ODIs. Australia holds a dominant record with 47 wins compared to India’s 11. When playing in India, the teams have faced each other 26 times, with Australia winning 21 matches and India 5.

### Player Focus: Key Stats

– **Smriti Mandhana (India)**
In 107 WODIs, Mandhana has scored 4,763 runs at an average of 47.15, including 12 centuries and 32 half-centuries.

– **Ellyse Perry (Australia)**
Perry has amassed 4,261 runs in WODIs at an average of 48.97, with 3 centuries and 35 fifties. As an all-rounder, she also boasts 166 wickets in WODIs at an average of 25.56.

– **Megan Schutt (Australia)** and **Deepti Sharma (India)** both have an impressive haul of 138 wickets each in their WODI careers.

### Broadcast Information

Fans in India can watch the third India vs Australia Women’s ODI live on the Star Sports Network. The match will also be available for live streaming on the JioCinema app and website.

Don’t miss the action as the game kicks off at 1:30 pm IST on September 23.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting finale to this ODI series!
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/indw-vs-ausw-2nd-odi-preview-and-stats/story

Demons keen to trade May, Windhager stays a Saint

Melbourne are keen to trade Steven May as the club looks to reshape its lineup ahead of the next season.

In other news, Adelaide veteran Brodie Smith has announced his retirement, marking the end of an impressive career.

Meanwhile, tagger Marcus Windhager has secured his future by re-signing with St Kilda, committing to the club for the foreseeable future.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/demons-keen-to-trade-may-windhager-stays-a-saint-c-20060020