By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 20, 2025, 05:39 PM
**Beth Mooney’s Majestic 138 Powers Australia in 3rd ODI Against India**
Australia women’s cricket team batter Beth Mooney delivered a sublime performance, smashing a magnificent 138-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Mooney walked to the crease when Australia were 150/2 in the 22nd over. She immediately took charge and shared crucial partnerships throughout her innings—a 106-run stand with Ellyse Perry, 82 with Ashleigh Gardner, and an additional 40 runs with Tahlia McGrath. Australia posted a formidable total of 379/6 when Mooney’s innings came to an end.
### Mooney Powers Australia with a Blazing Hundred
The quality of Mooney’s 138-run innings was outstanding. She reached her century in just 57 balls during the 38th over, showcasing aggressive intent and maintaining the momentum provided by Australia’s top order. Throughout her innings, Mooney remained unflappable, expertly maneuvering the ball and putting the Indian bowlers under constant pressure.
Unfortunately, her innings was cut short by a run-out in the 45th over, shortly after the dismissal of McGrath.
### Did You Know?
**Joint-2nd Fastest Hundred in Women’s ODIs**
Beth Mooney’s 57-ball century equals the joint-2nd fastest century in Women’s ODIs. She matched former Aussie star Karen Rolton, who also reached 100 in 57 balls against South Africa in 2000. The record for the fastest ton is held by Meg Lanning, who scored her century in just 45 balls against New Zealand in 2012.
### Stats That Impress
– Mooney’s 138 came off 75 balls.
– She struck 23 fours and 1 six during her innings.
– Playing her 85th WODI (78 innings), Mooney has now amassed 2,786 runs at an impressive average of 49.75.
– This innings was her 4th WODI century, in addition to 19 half-centuries.
Against India specifically, Mooney has been in splendid form. According to ESPNcricinfo, she has scored 698 runs in 18 matches (16 innings) at an average of 58.16, including two centuries and four fifties.
### More Milestones
– This was Mooney’s 9th fifty-plus score in away WODI matches (away from her home ground). In 36 away matches (33 innings), she has accumulated 1,212 runs at an average of 44.88, including 2 centuries and 7 fifties.
### Records Broken
**Highest Individual Score for Australia Against India**
According to ESPNcricinfo, Mooney’s 138 is now the highest individual score by an Australian batter against India in Women’s ODIs. She surpassed the previous best of 133 runs set by Alyssa Healy in 2018.
Beth Mooney’s scintillating innings not only set up a commanding total for Australia but also cemented her place among the elite batters in women’s cricket history.
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