| Australia 172-8 (20 overs): Perry 75 (47), Harris 41 (18); Vaidya 2-22 |
| India 151-7 (20 overs): Verma 52 (41); Brown 2-19 |
| Australia won by 21 runs |
| Scorecard |
Australia won the third Twenty20 against India by 21 runs at the Brabourne Stadium.
The Harrises smashed 41 from 18 balls as Australia posted 172-8.
Shafali Verma hit 52 from 41 balls in a partnership with the captain.
As Australia's bowlers fought back, the collapse occurred from 106-2 to 126/6.
India finished at 151-8, with Darcie Brown and Ash Gardner taking two of the three available pins.
The victory gave Australia a 2-1 lead in the five-game series after India drew level with a super-over victory in the second T20.
After losing the toss and being put into bat, India's bowlers got off to a good start with the captain and all-rounder falling in the same over.
It is the first time Australia's middle order has been tested in the series so far, after Glenn and Beth added stands of more than 100 in the first two games
The star all-rounder led the counter- attack with nine fours and three sixes.
When Perry departed in the 17th over, Australia's advantage was firmly in their favor.
The loss of opening partner Mandhana did not deter her, as she smashed three sixes in her half-century.
India needed 60 runs to win but Australia's bowlers applied the pressure after Verma's dismissal.
The lower order couldn't keep up with the run-rate as Deepti was not out.
The series continues on Saturday at the same time.
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