Australia lifted the Women’s T20 World Cup title for a record fifth time after India, who were set a target of 185, were all out for 99 on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts won by 85 runs.
A dominant Australia tore through India’s batting order and displayed an all-round performance to lift their fifth successive title. India, who were playing their maiden T20 World Cup final, were completely outplayed in all departments.
Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney smashed half centuries after Australia opted to bat and helpedthe team post a solid total of 184/4 in 20 overs. Deepti Sharma took two crucial wickets, but all in all, India displayed a poor performance, especially in the fielding department.
Megan Schutt who took four wickets, giving away only 18 runs and Jess Jonassen (3/20) took over the reins and pulverised the Indian batting order as Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur were out in the first six overs.
Wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia retired hurt in the second over after getting hit on her helmet of the bowling of left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen.
Under pressure, India tried to fight back with efforts from Sharma and Veda Krishnamurthy, but were all out for 99.
