Virender Sehwag heaps praise on Indian eves despite loss in the summit clash

Virender Sehwag congratulated Indian women's team for putting up an outstanding performance in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 despite losing final. Australia beat India by 85 runs to win ir fifth T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. By virtue of this win, Aussies also retained ir title successfully.

'Our girls gave ir everything': Virender Sehwag

Taking to micro-blogging site, Virender Sehwag wrote that Harmanpreet Kaur-led side gave ir everything and just had one bad day which happened to be on day of all-important summit clash. former Indian vice-captain n wished m good luck for future. Viru concluded by congratulating Meg Lanning & Co. for winning tournament.

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Indian run chase

Chasing a stiff target of 185 to win ir maiden world title, 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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