'Victory for each & every Indian girl', says Gautam Gambhir despite final loss against Aus

Gautam Gambhir came forward to hail Indian women's team who had an outstanding tournament despite ir loss in all-important final. Australia beat India by 85 runs in summit clash of ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday to retain ir title and also win it for a record fifth time.

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'Victory for each & every Indian girl': Gautam Gambhir

Taking to micro-blogging site, Gautam Gambhir wrote that till a few years ago, body could have imagined that a billion eyes would be glued to Women’s Cricket World Cup. 2011 World Cup-winner n mentioned that cups will come and go but today (on occasion of International Women's Day) is a victory for each and every Indian girl who dared to defy odds & societal barriers. cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst-cum politician concluded by congratulating Australia.

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Australia dominate with bat

Opening batter Alyssa Healy provided a blitzkrieg start to Australians after getting a reprieve in first over itself. Healy combined forces with Beth Mooney for a 115-run opening stand and was dismissed after scoring an attacking 75 from just 36 balls.

Beth Mooney herself remained unfazed till end and top-scored with a 54-ball 78. Australian skipper Meg Lanning (16) played a supporting role in a second-wicket partnership with Mooney where latter did most of scoring. While Poonam Yadav and co. pulled things back in slog overs, Australia Women still mand to post a gargantuan 184-4 from ir 20 overs.

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Indian run chase

Shafali Verma failed for first time in tournament as 16-year old was sent back by Megan Schutt for just 2 in first over. India never recovered from early setback and soon found mselves reeling at 30-4 before end of powerplay. Having been completely outplayed by a dominant Australian unit, India hobbled ir way to 99 to fall 85 runs short of ir target.

With ir 85-run win, Australia Women successfully defended ir 2018 T20 World title and lifted trophy for a record 5th time in tournament’s history. Meg Lanning-led side also became second team in history to lift title at home after England winning inaugural edition in 2009. 

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