The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai witnessed a clinical display of cricket as
Australia Women bounced back in style, defeating
India Women by six wickets in the second T20I of the
Australia Women tour of India 2023-24. The victory of Australia keeps the series alive (1-1) and sets the stage for an exciting showdown in the upcoming matches.
Deepti Sharma’s lone efforts
Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Australia Women put the Indian batters under pressure right from the start. The decision paid off as the Indian Women’s team managed to post a modest total of 130-8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Deepti Sharma emerged as the lone warrior for India, scoring 30 runs off 27 deliveries. However, she received little support from her teammates, with only
Smriti Mandhana and
Richa Ghosh managing to cross the 20-run mark. The Australian bowlers showcased their dominance, with
Georgia Wareham,
Kim Garth, and
Annabel Sutherland each picking up two wickets. Wareham was particularly impressive, conceding only 17 runs in her spell, while Garth and Sutherland contributed with figures of 2/27 and 2/18, respectively.
Solid batting performance from Australia
Chasing a target of 131, Australia got off to a solid start, with openers
Alyssa Healy and
Beth Mooney stitching a crucial 51-run partnership. Healy contributed 26 runs off 21 deliveries, while Mooney scored 20 runs from 29 balls.
Ellyse Perry played a crucial role in the middle order, adding 34 runs to guide Australia to victory.
Deepti’s all-round efforts in vain
Deepti, who had impressed with the bat earlier, showcased her all-round abilities by taking two wickets for just 22 runs in her allotted four overs. However, her efforts were not enough to prevent Australia from reaching the target with six wickets in hand and as many balls to spare.
Series alive and kicking
The Australian Women’s team exhibited a disciplined and clinical performance, showing their depth in both batting and bowling departments. The win in the second T20I not only keeps them alive in the series but also sends a strong message to the Indian team as they head into the series decider.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Ellyse Perry marks her 300th appearance for Australia in cricket (to go with her 18 appearances for Australia in football) by helping guide her team over the line in a tricky run chase against India. Without a doubt, one of the all time greats. We're lucky she picked cricket…
pic.twitter.com/gmWzdUEMAa — Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz)
January 7, 2024
Australia defeated India in women's 2nd T20I. Series tied 1-1. Last match on 9th January will be decisive.
India: 130/8 (20)
Dipti Sharma 30
Wareham 2/17
Sutherland 2/18
Kim Garth 2/27
Australia: 133/4 (19)
Ellyse Perry 34*(21)
Dipti Sharma 2/22
#INDWvAUSW #INDvAUS #T20I #T20 pic.twitter.com/Fdmwk0kZ4o — क्रीडाप्रेमी (@Surendra21286)
January 7, 2024
What a way to finish in her 300th match
@EllysePerry ?
— ℳsᴅ McCandless (@manoj_twtz)
January 7, 2024
India women Test series. Australia won ODI series. T20I series drawn at 1-1 now final on 9th Jan 2024. Great comeback by Indian bowlers trying to defend 130. Great contribution again by Deepti Sharma. Amazing crowd
#Mumbai #INDWvsAUSW #INDWvAUSW #EllysePerry #PhoebeLitchfield ?
pic.twitter.com/jZJSBwHAra — Rahul ? (@Rahul_90skid_)
January 7, 2024
Deepti Sharma becomes first Indian women's player to score 1000 runs and 100 wickets in T20I Cricket.
#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Tj5Fz6YBhl — Don Cricket ? (@doncricket_)
January 7, 2024
4, 2, 4, • , 1, 6,
17 Runs off that penultimate over from Shreyanka Patil.
Australia beat India by 6 Wickets.
#CricketTwitter #INDvAUS #INDvAFG — Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad)
January 7, 2024
Indian women not played so well these player needs to build their muscles no power in their shots. The bowling is not something to fear. For how long will Australia dominate cricket world india is a huge country we should be able to produce top players
https://t.co/FO99N0loWQ — Edwin Dsouza (@edsouzaism)
January 7, 2024
Australia beat India by 6 Wickets.
Well played Aus. We fell a few runs short. Next one will be interesting.
#CricketTwitter #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/8XNmjvGg6x — Jyothi (@Jyothi_esl)
January 7, 2024
Alyssa Healy
Beth Mooney
Relive
@Deepti_Sharma06's two crucial wickets to dismiss the Australian openers ??
#TeamIndia |
#INDvAUS |
@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/GWWDQ5qmRJ — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen)
January 7, 2024
Australia cruising at 51-0
Enter Deepti Sharma:
#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/0XxuI97yz7 — UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz)
January 7, 2024
Deepti Sharma becomes the FIRST Indian with 1000+ runs and 50+ wickets in women's T20Is.
Runs – 1001
Wickets – 110 (highest of all Indians)
#INDvsAUS #AUSvIND — Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad)
January 7, 2024
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