Bengaluru, March 8: There was a loud roar at the MCG as Australia lifted their fifth T20 World Cup title on Sunday.
Australia crushed India in their World Cup final match as the notched an 85-run victory over India, who were playing in their maiden T20 World Cup final.
Former champions Australia first dominated with the bat to put up a solid 184 on the board. And then a disciplined bowling attack saw they bowl India out for just 99.
MCG is all set to host the Women’s T20 World Cup final between India and Australia. India progressed to the finals after a flawless group stage. Their semifinal against England was washed out against England. The Indian women’s team have never made it to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final and will be aiming to lay hands on their maiden T20 World Cup trophy.
It will be a historic day for skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who will be the first woman to captain the Indian side is a T20 World Cup final.
Meanwhile four times champions Australia, who entered the finals after a narrow win over South Africa, will be playing in their sixth successive final. They will be bidding for a record fifth T20 World Cup title.
The final is set to get underway at the MCG, on the special occasion of Women’s Day and both teams will be hope to give the fans a thrilling finish to what has been an outstanding tournament.
With two live performances from Katy Perry the MCG is in carnival mode.
Here MyKhel brings you the Live Updates from the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
An all-round show by the Australian win on Sunday
Women's #T20WorldCup winners:
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2009 - 🏴
2010 - 🇦🇺
2012 - 🇦🇺
2014 - 🇦🇺
2016 - 🌴
2018 - 🇦🇺
2020 - 🇦🇺
On another level. pic.twitter.com/CNQ5zvJCxG
TITLE NO. 5
Meg Lanning shows her emotions after leading Australia to back-to-back #T20WorldCup titles 🤗 pic.twitter.com/2xOXI4SSWe
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While Australia did everything right on the day, everything went wrong for India on the day. The former champions crushed India by 85 runs to add to their trophy count.
The MCG erupted into a loud roar as Australia do everything right on the day to lift their fifth title.
It was a completely one-sided affair as India were bowled out for 99 and lost the World Cup final to Australia.
Its over. Australia win by 85 runs. Australia lift fifth T20 World Cup trophy
The Australian team is already standing at the boundary waiting for the celebrations to begin.
WICKET No. 9! It has been a disastrous day in office for India. Radha Yadav departs for 1.
Two more overs left. Australia set to lay their hands on a record fifth T20 World Cup at the MCG
WICKET No. 8! It's almost over now. Richa Ghosh gone for 18 off 18. India struggling at 96 for 8
CAUGHT! Fantastic effort from Australia. Mooney takes a fantastic catch to remove Deepti Sharma for 33. India reach 88/6.
The Australian's have put up a disciplined bowling and fielding effort as they deny India the boundaries. The Indians have struggled to build a partnership at the MCG
WICKET NO. 5! This is turning out to be a disastrous final for India. Veda Krishnamurthy goes for 19 off 24. India at 58 for 5.
India need 131 from 58 balls. Deepti and Veda have steadied India's innings after a nervy start. But the Indians need boundaries if they are to have a fighting chance.
Veda, Deepti steady India's ship
Veda Krishnamurthy is the new batswoman in. India four wickets down. They need 154 from 86.
WICKET!! Wicket No. 4! The skipper goes as Gardner takes a neat catch to dismiss Harmanpreet for 4 off 7. India at 30 for four!
Deepti Sharma comes in. Four on the first ball. India need to steady the ship after three early wickets
India are crumbling! Australia playing a champions game at the MCG. Mandhana tries to go for the boundary but Carey takes a neat catch to send the opener back for 11.
India need 167 from 103 balls. Two senior players in the middle.
After two wickets and a concussion, Smriti steadies ship with two boundaries off the India. This is the over where India can turn it around.
Wicket no. 2! Indian collapsing at the MCG. The Indian women have lost 2 for 8. The skipper walks in after India's dismal start.
Tania walks off after the hit as Jemimah Rodrigues walks in. Tania's concussion needs to be checked out. India's start has been a nervy one.
Tania hit on the helmet. The physio runs out to check out.
WICKET! Shafali Verma goes for just 2 as Healy makes no mistake to put India on the back foot. Big disappointment for India.
Two off the first delivery. Shafali gets India's chase underway.
The Indian openers begin to chase down the target. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma begin India's chase. Megan Schutt with the new ball.
India have their task cut out
Australia finish on 184/4
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India require the highest ever Women's #T20WorldCup chase. Can they make history?
SCORE 📝 https://t.co/fEHpcoaPbC pic.twitter.com/ZtC4OCjpVg
The Indian batswomen will have their task cut out after Aus' impressive show
Australia openers played an exceptional innings as they help the hosts post 184 in 20 overs. Healy (75) and Mooney (78) helped the posts reach an impressive score.