Australia have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match T20 series after an unbeaten 72 from their star batter secured a seven-run win in Mumbai
Perry smashes four sixes in unbeaten 72 from 42 ballsPhotograph: Pankaj Nangia/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Pankaj Nangia/Getty ImagesAustralia have secured the T20 series against India with a match to spare following a tense seven-run victory in Mumbai, built around another scintillating innings from Ellyse Perry.
The only sour note for the tourists was the forced retirement of their captain, Alyssa Healy, who strained a calf muscle hitting a boundary. She lasted one more ball before retiring on 30 and did not keep wicket when Australia fielded. After that bold start, the rate slowed as Beth Mooney miscued a drive to be dismissed for two, then Healy retired hurt, followed by Tahlia McGrath, bowled for nine.
It did not make life easier for India however as Grace Harris smacked 13 off her first four balls. With five balls left Deepti Sharma, who was bowling, should have run out Perry. Instead she allowed an extra run, putting Perry back on strike. The next two balls went for six.
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