After the outstanding performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020, the India Women team suffered a thrashing defeat in the final of this tournament against Australia Women. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly admitted that the Aussie side played the final really well but also praised the Indian team for playing good cricket in the entire tournament.
India Women started the tournament with the 17 runs victory against the hosts and defending champions Australia Women. It hugely raised the confidence of the Indian players where many youngsters were serving in this global tournament. India Women continued that momentum in the entire group stage as they finished on top of the points table of Group A (8 points) after winning all the four matches of the group.
India Women had to face the Group B runners-up England Women (6 points) in the semi-final of the tournament at SCG (Sydney). However, the rain washed out that game and the Indian team qualified for the final due to having a higher position in the group stages.
But, Australia Women stopped this incredible run for India Women in the final of this tournament at MCG (Melbourne) on Sunday (8th March). While the Aussie team scored 184/4 (20 overs) in the first innings, the bowled out India Women for just 99 runs (19.1 overs) and won that final match by 85 runs.
It was the fifth Women’s T20 World Cup trophy for Australia Women while India Women experienced their first final in this tournament history.
Australia Women outplayed India Women: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly admitted that Australia Women played really well in the final match as they outplayed them. While Ganguly pointed out the ultimate rules of the game’s fate, he also praised the Indian cricketers as he felt that they played very well in that tournament.
Ganguly claimed according to PTI, “Australia played well actually. They outplayed them. In sport there’s always win and loss. But the women’s team have done a great job.”
Meanwhile, the BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also tweeted his other thought after the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.
Well done the Women’s team @bcci @JayShah .. Two back to back World Cup finals .. but we lost .. u we’re super .. we will get there someday .. love the team and players
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) March 8, 2020