<p>Veteran Ellyse Perry continued her scintillating comeback with a second consecutive half century as Australia posted 188 for 3 in the fourth women's T20 International against India here on Saturday.</p>.<p>The 32-year-old all-rounder, who struck a 75 in Australia's 21-run win in the third T20I, came up with yet another dominant innings as she smashed four sixes and seven fours in her blistering 72 not out from 42 balls.</p>.<p>Ashleigh Gardner smoked three sixes and as many boundaries to lend Perry a perfect support as the duo put on 94 runs off just 59 balls to seize the momentum from the 12th over onwards after being invited to bat.</p>.<p>After the departure of Gardner in the 17th over, it was Grace Harris who took on the assault as she made a quick-fire 27 not out from 12 deliveries (1x6, 1x4) to continue to pile misery on the Indians.</p>.<p>Perry, who was earlier axed from Australia's T20 side apparently for slow batting, used her feet well to the Indian spinners and drove powerfully.</p>.<p>With Perry and Gardner in full charge, Australia scored 115 runs in the last nine overs to prop up their total.</p>.<p>India's sloppy fielding also continued to let them down. The home side had a chance to run out Perry on 12 when she struggled to complete a run. It was a fine throw from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur from the extra cover, but Radha Yadav fumbled at the non-striker's end.</p>.<p>India had a perfect start with Deepti Sharma removing Beth Mooney (2) inside the fourth over.</p>.<p>Australia captain Alyssa Healy (30, 21 balls) limped off the field after the powerplay as she seemed to have a tweaked muscle while playing a shot.</p>.<p>In the next over, Radha cleaned up Tahila McGrath as Australia seemed to be in a bit of trouble before Perry and Gardner took over with their assault.</p>
<p>Veteran Ellyse Perry continued her scintillating comeback with a second consecutive half century as Australia posted 188 for 3 in the fourth women's T20 International against India here on Saturday.</p>.<p>The 32-year-old all-rounder, who struck a 75 in Australia's 21-run win in the third T20I, came up with yet another dominant innings as she smashed four sixes and seven fours in her blistering 72 not out from 42 balls.</p>.<p>Ashleigh Gardner smoked three sixes and as many boundaries to lend Perry a perfect support as the duo put on 94 runs off just 59 balls to seize the momentum from the 12th over onwards after being invited to bat.</p>.<p>After the departure of Gardner in the 17th over, it was Grace Harris who took on the assault as she made a quick-fire 27 not out from 12 deliveries (1x6, 1x4) to continue to pile misery on the Indians.</p>.<p>Perry, who was earlier axed from Australia's T20 side apparently for slow batting, used her feet well to the Indian spinners and drove powerfully.</p>.<p>With Perry and Gardner in full charge, Australia scored 115 runs in the last nine overs to prop up their total.</p>.<p>India's sloppy fielding also continued to let them down. The home side had a chance to run out Perry on 12 when she struggled to complete a run. It was a fine throw from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur from the extra cover, but Radha Yadav fumbled at the non-striker's end.</p>.<p>India had a perfect start with Deepti Sharma removing Beth Mooney (2) inside the fourth over.</p>.<p>Australia captain Alyssa Healy (30, 21 balls) limped off the field after the powerplay as she seemed to have a tweaked muscle while playing a shot.</p>.<p>In the next over, Radha cleaned up Tahila McGrath as Australia seemed to be in a bit of trouble before Perry and Gardner took over with their assault.</p>