India beat Australia by 48 runs in their last group encounter to make it four wins out of four and top group B. (File Photo)
India beat Australia by 48 runs in their last group encounter to make it four wins out of four and top group B. Opener Smriti Mandhana led India’s batting as she smashed a career-best 83 to help the Indian eves post 167 on the board in their respective 20 overs. In response, Australia could only manage 119/9 as their batsmen crumbled in front of the Indian spinners. The tweakers claimed all the nine wickets. Anuja Patil was the standout bowler as she claimed three wickets and gave away 15 runs in the 3.4 overs she bowled.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony applauded her team’s efforts and said, “Credit to the girls for the way we played today. We worked really hard, today the fielding coach must be happy with the way we fielded, proud of the girls. We always enjoy when batting together. She (Mandhana) played really well and that is what we are expecting from her.” Twitterati also could not help but celebrate India’s dominating win over the Aussies. Here are some of the best reactions –
Many congratulations India on a thoroughly dominating performance and beating the Aussies for a 4th consecutive win . Wishing the team all the best for the semis @BCCIWomen #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/1ChqOf5Qon
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 17 November 2018
Wonderful and an important win for Indian women. Well done ladies 💪🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Through to the semi finals topping Pool B @WorldT20 @BCCIWomen. A good team effort. The batting being backed by good, steady bowing. @mandhana_smriti Spectacular! 💪🏻 @ImHarmanpreet
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) 17 November 2018
That catch from Tayla Vlaeminck for Aus was simply sensational, so was the catch from Radha Yadav absolutely terrific. Great innings from @mandhana_smriti and really comprehensive win for India over Australia. Best wishes for the semi finals #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/IvZw1m43x1
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 17 November 2018
Another brilliant show by @BCCIWomen to sustain their unbeaten record. Congratulations to @mandhana_smriti for her special innings today. Best of luck for the semi-final to the team. #WWT20 pic.twitter.com/4bXgJuGGEc
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) 17 November 2018
Aanand de diya aap logon ne. What a wonderful exhibition from @mandhana_smriti with the bat and an outstanding performance by the bowlers to make it 4 wins out of 4 for our girls. 2 more steps to go, 1 at a time. Go Girls, best wishes @BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/4DXzTheOg5
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 17 November 2018
Love watching @mandhana_smriti bat 😍 @WorldT20 @BCCIWomen #INDvAUS #watchthis
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) 17 November 2018
Four matches, four wins for India to top Group B at @WorldT20! 🇮🇳
Australia are beaten by 48 runs in Guyana!#INDvAUS scorecard and highlights ➡️ https://t.co/4sBZFG3VBL#WT20 #WatchThis pic.twitter.com/r8h1fDQX4h
— ICC (@ICC) 17 November 2018
Meanwhile, Australia captain Meg Lanning expressed disappointment and said, “We sort of felt that pace off the ball was effective on this wicket and that was our plan (on not utilising the fast bowlers). Kaur and Mandhana batted extremely well. We have a lot to work on from here.”
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