After the outstanding run in the whole tournament, India Women failed to maintain that status in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. However, everyone is fully appreciating their entire efforts in this tournament.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women started their journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 with a brilliant 17-run victory against the hosts and defending champions Australia Women.
In their Group A competition of this tournament, India Women continued their winning runs after beating all the other three teams in their group. While they beat Bangladesh Women by 18 runs and New Zealand Women by three runs, they clinched a comfortable seven wickets victory against Sri Lanka Women.
India Women qualified for the semi-finals after finishing as the group champions of Group A. They won all those four matches and earned eight points in that group stage. They had to face England Women in the semi-final of that tournament but that match was abandoned due to the rain and India Women advanced to the final due to earning more points in the group stages than England Women (6 points).
India Women lost their only match in the tournament at the final
In the final of this tournament, India Women once again faced Australia Women. This time the hosts scored 184/4 (20 overs) in the first innings while the Indian team was bundled out for just 99 runs (19.1 overs). Beating their final opponents by the whopping 85 runs, Australia Women won the WT20 WC trophy for the fifth time.
On the other hand, it was the first-ever WT20 WC final for India Women where they suffered a havoc defeat. However, this side was mostly filled with the youngsters while the Australia Women side had enough experiences and that experienced side overpowered the young Indian team.
Many stars have reacted after India’s thrashing defeat in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. While everyone congratulated the Aussie side, they also hugely appreciated the efforts from the Indian cricketers in the entire tournament.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
Never be let down. You have been amazing throughout and you'll shall have the trophy at your hand one day. Keep believing! @BCCIWomen https://t.co/q7FE5gwhDF
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 8, 2020
Congratulations to the @AusWomenCricket,on there success. @BCCIWomen be proud of your efforts, you had a great tournament, you are building a team that will cause havoc in the coming years. Women's cricket is alive and well. The game is growing. #T20WorldCup #AUSvIND
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) March 8, 2020
Congratulations to Australia for winning the @T20WorldCup. It was a tough day for #TeamIndia. Our team is young and will grow into a solid unit. You have inspired many across the globe. We are proud of you. Keep working hard and never lose hope. It will happen one day.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/RrH1dLqkBW
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 8, 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
Our girls gave their everything, just had one bad day but it was so wonderful to see the way in which they played barring today .Wishing them better luck next time. Congratulations to Australia on winning the #T20WorldCup
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 8, 2020
Congratulations @AusWomenCricket on winning the #T20WorldCup To the @BCCIWomen team,we all are very proud of your achievement. Really enjoyed the way you all played throughout the tournament. Good luck for your future matches.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 8, 2020
Proud of all the efforts put in by the Indian Women's Cricket Team throughout their #T20WorldCup campaign. I'm confident that you girls will bounce back stronger than ever. ? @BCCIWomen
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 8, 2020
Gutted by the result today . Nonetheless the girls have had a wonderful #T20WorldCup campaign . I congratulate the T20 captain @ImHarmanpreet and the girls. Well done . Request everyone to continue supporting women’s cricket . Only great things are in store.
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 8, 2020
Great campaign for the @BCCIWomen , well done @wvraman and the entire team for making us all proud. Onwards and upwards ??? . Congrats to the @AusWomenCricket for a dominating performance on the big night. ?#WomenWorldCup2020
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) March 8, 2020
We are proud of our ??@BCCIWomen you all played great cricket.. congratulations women @CricketAus team for winning the World Cup .. our girls will bounce back stronger… big positive for India #ShefaliVarma ?? #sixerqueen #ICCWomensT20WorldCup2020
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 8, 2020
Not the result we wanted,but really proud of our girls.Dil jeetne wala cricket khela humari ladkiyon ne. @BCCIWomen #TeamIndia #WorldCup #WomensDay2020
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 8, 2020
I know how tough it is to be so close to that World Cup & not win it. But chin up, girls! It’s not about the result, but about the generation you’ve inspired. You had a campaign you can be very proud of!
Also congratulations Australia, a much deserved win.#INDvsAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5ekr5Y9yvS— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 8, 2020
Match is lost, but not the spirit!
Our ?? team was terrific throughout the tournament and put up an exemplary display of cricket.
Thank you #TeamIndia and big congratulations to Australia for winning the @T20WorldCup for the 5th time. #INDvAUS #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/r6JL5ZdWsD— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) March 8, 2020
India lost only one game in the tournament. So did Australia. Both teams lost to each other. India beat Aus in the tournament opener. Australia beat India in the finals. Such is life…. #WT20WC #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 8, 2020
I actually believe India did really well to get to the final without a major contribution from either Mandhana or Harmanpreet. For India to win, those two needed to have big tournaments. Hence my opinion that there is enough here to be optimistic about.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 8, 2020
And India, well played to get to the final. It was an excellent campaign till today. Look forward to more
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 8, 2020
Hard luck ladies @BCCIWomen , but we are all still so proud of you!
Congratulations to Australia. #T20WorldCup— Abhishek ???????? (@juniorbachchan) March 8, 2020