HM Amit Shah applauds 'inspirational' India women's team for an 'exemplary' campaign

Following India's loss to Australia in finals of T20 world cup on Sunday, Home Minister Amit Shah hailed performance of Women In Blue and called m inspiration to millions around world. going into finals unbeaten, India faced a tough challenge from defending champions Australia - with Healy and Mooney going all guns blazing to post a 184-run total in 20 overs. In reply, India could only man to put 99 runs on board before y were bowled out by a ruthless Australian line-up. With ir win on Sunday, Australia lifted ir 5th T20 World Cup while India stared at yet ar trophy that had eluded m once again. 

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HM Amit Shah lauds India women's team performance

Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to hail India's journey throughout tournament and hailed m as an inspiration to many women around world. Home Minister Amit Shah pointed out that a champion was made t of just wins but also by rising after every defeat. Here's what Home Minister had to say after India's heartbreaking loss to 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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