The reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions showed they remain one of the best one-day sides in the world as they cruised to a 2-0 series victory over Ireland in Dublin and it was star all-rounder Ash Gardner that once again led the way.
"Gardner won her third Player of the Month crown by overcoming fellow nominees Tammy Beaumont of England and Hayley Matthews of the West Indies," International Cricket Council (ICC) said in an official statement.
The India teenager shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa, smashing two scores in the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to within sight of victory
Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry held on to outfield catches late in India's run chase to help guide Australia home, while two runs outs - including the key wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur in bizarre circumstances - highlighted what was yet another excellent fielding performance from Meg Lanning's
In reply, India quickly slumped to 22 for four. Darcie Brown claimed three wickets in her first two overs, while Ash Gardner's off-spin also picked up a pair of wickets. As a result of Brown's early barrage, India stumbled to 22/4.