Harsha Bhogle bats for Women's IPL after Indian eves suffer a heartbreaking final loss

Harsha Bhogle said that Women's IPL is need of hour after India's huge loss against defending champions Australia in final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Australia beat India by 85 runs to win ir record fifth title.

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'Women's IPL is a necessity': Harsha Bhogle

Taking to micro-blogging site, Bhogle lauded Australian team for having played an outstanding brand of cricket in summit clash. veteran commentator also mentioned that Aussies had played well in all three departments of game. 'Voice of Indian Cricket' concluded by saying that Big Bash League has played a big part and that is why he reckons that a women's IPL is a necessity.

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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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