India v Australia: Ellyse Perry plays as tourists win T20 series

Australia 188-3 (20 overs): Perry 72* (42 balls); Sharma 2-35 India 181-5 (20 wins): Kaur 46 (30), Ghosh 40* (19), Gardner 2-20 Australia won by seven pointsScorecard

Ellyse Perry got the highest score for Australia with 72 steps over 42 balls as she posted 188-3 on her 20 overs.

< p class="" data-reactid=".8vd3xu5ys2.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4">In response, the goalkeeper of wicket Richa Ghosh led a late counterattack with 40 from 19 but India narrowly missed.

Australia take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series final match on Monday, 1.30pm GMT at the same venue.

Despite losing the series, India pushed Australia all the way long, including inflicting the 2022 world champions' first loss in Game 2 after a thrilling super over.

Teen Ghosh's late burst included four fours and two sixes, but seamer Megan Schutt took kept his composure to defend 20 against the final ended.

Australia's total was established by Perry as it reached its half century with only 32 balls, the fastest of his international career, to follow his 75 wins in the previous match.

The versatile was backed by Ash Gardner 42 from 27 in a 94 partnership for the third wicket, and Grace Harris' late-inning cameo of 27 from 12.

Gardner also took 2-20 in India's pursuit to be named player of the match.

Australia captain Alyssa Healy scored 30 before retiring with a calf injury and did not return to the field in the second set, with Beth Mooney keeping the lead box office and Tahlia M...