Today India Women vs Australia Women T20 World cup: In a nail-biting encounter at the T20 International, Australia emerged victorious against India by 9 runs, successfully defending their total of 151 runs. The match witnessed dramatic twists and turns, particularly in the final over, where India lost four wickets, sealing their fate.
Australia set the stage with a solid performance, powered by Grace Harris’s 40 runs, Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry, who both contributed with 32 runs each. India’s bowling attack showed promise, with Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma each taking two wickets, while Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar, and Radha Yadav chipped in with one wicket each.
In response, India struggled early in their innings, losing key wickets, including that of skipper Smriti Mandhana for 8 runs. However, Deepti Sharma (29 runs) and Harmanpreet Kaur (not out 54 runs) put up a fight to keep India in contention. Despite their efforts, India’s innings took a dramatic turn in the last over when they lost four wickets, including two run-outs.
Sutherland’s outstanding bowling performance, which included two crucial wickets, contributed to Australia’s triumph. Sophie Molineux was named Player of the Match for her impressive figures, taking 2 wickets and playing a pivotal role in restricting India’s chase.
In the end, India’s efforts fell short, finishing their innings at 142 runs for 9 wickets, handing Australia a hard-fought victory and a memorable contest for fans.
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Australia holds on to their lead, clinching a hard-fought win against India in a thrilling contest.
Sutherland delivers a full ball down the leg side, which Patil decides to let go. A wide is signaled, but Harmanpreet calls for a run. A mix-up ensues, and Mooney swiftly removes the bails. Replays show that Shreyanka’s right foot was just short of the line, resulting in her departure.
Molineux to Kaur, 2 runs
Harmanpreet reaches her half-century! She connects with a fuller delivery wide of off and skillfully lifts it over cover, sprinting for two quick runs.
India are 137/5 after 18.5 overs.
Megan Schutt’s over proved pivotal as she allowed only 1 run while taking a vital wicket. Her disciplined bowling stifled the Indian batsmen, maintaining pressure on the chase.
Molineux delivers the crucial breakthrough for Australia! A fuller delivery on off stump, combined with pace off, prompts Deepti Sharma to step out and attempt a leg-side smash. However, she doesn’t connect cleanly, and Wareham at deep midwicket is there to take the catch. Australia celebrates this pivotal wicket!
India are 111/4 after 16 overs.
As the pressure mounts, the Indian women’s team finds themselves needing 53 runs off just 30 balls to secure a win. With wickets in hand and the target in sight, the final overs promise to be an exciting finish.
In a productive over for India, they scored 8 runs against Gardner, capped off by a well-timed boundary from Kaur on the final delivery. This crucial four helps build momentum as India seeks to consolidate their innings.
India are 90/3 after 14 overs.
Annabel Sutherland delivered an impressive over, conceding just 3 runs. India‘s batting struggles continue as they fall behind in the chase.
India are 82/3 after 13 overs.
India scored 8 runs in Darcie Brown’s over, including a boundary that helped to build some momentum.
India are 75/3 after 11 overs.
India has managed to score 4 runs from the 9th over, bringing their total to 67 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 10 overs. The team’s progress has been slow, but they are looking to build a solid foundation as they aim to accelerate their scoring in the coming overs.
Deepti slashed hard at a length delivery angling away outside off, edging it to backward point. Molineux dove to her right but couldn’t hold onto the catch, resulting in a missed opportunity for Australia.
India are 63/3 after 9 overs.
Kaur taps the quicker delivery on off towards short third and takes off for a run. Deepti responds quickly, making a full-stretch dive, just as the ball hits the stumps at the striker’s end. The dive saves her, keeping her innings alive.
India are 57/3 after 8 overs.
Megan Schutt to Rodrigues, OUT! Rodrigues connects perfectly with the pull shot but hits it straight to Gardner. Australia celebrates as Rodrigues, who was looking in good form, walks back to the pavilion.
India are 48/3 after 7 overs.
Another lbw appeal arises, and Australia decides to review it! The delivery looks quite close, and the umpire’s decision confirms it—Mandhana is out.
India are 39/2 after 5.1 overs.
Rodrigues finds her rhythm with two back-to-back boundaries, showcasing her attacking intent. This solid performance contributes to a productive over, resulting in a total of 10 runs.
India are 39/1 after 5 overs.
Sutherland delivers a ball around off, and Rodrigues steps down to take her on but misses, getting hit low on the front pad. Mooney and Sutherland appeal loudly, prompting Australia to review. However, the impact is shown to be outside the line, and Rodrigues survives the scare. Australia loses their review in the process.
Gardner to Shafali Verma, OUT! Verma picks out the fielder perfectly, and Gardner claims her wicket for the fifth time in T20Is.
India are 27/1 after 3.4 overs.
Verma hits a boundary and follows up with a six on the last ball, showcasing her aggressive intent and boosting India‘s scoring momentum.
Gardner to Shafali Verma, FOUR runs! Verma finally breaks the drought with a confident shot. She connects well with a well-placed delivery, sending it racing to the boundary for her first four of the innings. This shot not only boosts India‘s score but also adds much-needed momentum to their innings.
India are 13/0 after 2 overs.
Megan Schutt bowled a disciplined over, allowing just 5 runs in her first over. The Australian bowler maintained good length and line, creating pressure on the Indian batters. Despite the tight bowling, India managed to find some runs, but Schutt’s performance demonstrated her ability to contain the scoring rate early in the innings.
In a thrilling finish, Australia scores 151 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. A massive six off the final ball punctuated the innings, adding crucial runs to the total and providing a boost to their score.
Patil to Sutherland, FOUR runs! Sutherland charges down the pitch to meet a full ball wide of off, executing a brilliant heave over cover for four runs. However, she loses her wicket on the very next delivery, adding a dramatic twist to the over.
Sharma to Perry, OUT! Perry attempts a big hit, but substitute Sajana is perfectly positioned to take the catch, making no mistake. This wicket adds to India‘s momentum as they continue to fight back in the match.
Radha Yadav delivered an excellent over, conceding only 5 runs. Her tight bowling puts pressure on the Australian batters, showcasing her ability to contain runs and create opportunities for India.
Australia: 132-5 after 18 overs.
harma’s over proves costly as she concedes 17 runs, including two boundaries. The Indian bowlers are under pressure as Australia accelerates the scoring rate, showcasing their batting strength.
Sharma to Litchfield, no run. Litchfield attempts a reverse sweep but misses, prompting the umpire to raise his finger in appeal. Opting to review, Litchfield wonders if the ball is missing the stumps. The delivery, tossed up on leg stump, was hit on the pad, but with UltraEdge confirming contact, the debate arises. Although it pitched outside leg, the nature of the reverse sweep complicates the ruling. After some discussion between Mandhana and the umpire, it’s deemed outside leg, allowing Litchfield to continue her innings unscathed.
Patil to Perry, SIX runs! Perry expertly connects, sending the ball soaring for a six. This over proved costly for India, conceding 15 runs in total, as Perry’s aggressive batting continues to put pressure on the Indian bowlers.
Australia: 115-5 after 16 overs.
Vastrakar’s strategy with short balls pays off as she shortens her length, leading to Gardner’s dismissal. Gardner attempts to hit the ball but ends up leading it high towards cover, where Radha takes a well-timed catch. Despite trying to drive straight, she mis-hits it, resulting in the leading edge.
In a pivotal moment, Deepti Sharma turned the tide by taking the crucial wicket of Grace Harris. Attempting to make a big hit, Harris failed to connect cleanly, and the ball was caught by Mandhana, marking a significant breakthrough for India.
Australia: 95-4 after 14 overs.
Editelete
In the 13th over, Australia scored 11 runs, with Grace Harris remaining the dominant force at the crease. Ellyse Perry has stepped in following Tahlia McGrath’s exit, but Harris is not slowing down, continuing to find the boundary with confident strokes.
Australia: 91-3 after 13 overs.