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Summary

ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Lord's

Australia Women 172 for 4. India Women 170 for 4.

Australia Women win by 6 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 19: 6 runs. Bowler: Sree Charani. Australia Women: 172/4 (rr 9.05)

  2. 18.6

    A length ball on middle stump from the stock delivery is greeted with a well-timed, controlled drive by Georgia Wareham, racing elegantly through long off for four. Georgia Wareham is off the mark as Australia Women reach the target and secure a 6-wicket victory!

  3. 18.5

    Sree Charani bowls a full stock delivery just outside off; Wareham attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing the fielder at extra cover to cut it off swiftly for no run.

  4. 18.4

    The stock ball, pitching a length outside off, invites a drive from Perry, but it's mis-timed and she goes caught at extra cover. Ellyse Perry departs for 56 off 38 balls.

  5. 18.3

    A yorker on the outside off-stump, met with a sharp cut shot that stays low and is safely fielded at backward point for no run.

  6. 18.2

    Charani delivers a full toss just outside off, Gardner goes for a drive but mistimes it, yet manages to sneak a single. That partnership now stands at 100 runs off 57 balls.

  7. 18.1

    Perry pushes a full-length stock ball just outside off stump into the gap, taking a well-placed single.

  8. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 12 runs. Bowler: Deepti Sharma. Australia Women: 166/3 (rr 9.22)

  9. 17.6

    Deepti Sharma serves up a full outside off off break, and Gardner drives it crisply. The well-timed stroke races through extra cover, piercing the field with perfect control for four. Gardner reaches a blazing 50 off just 28 balls. Australia Women require 5 runs from 12 balls with 7 wickets in hand, holding a 99% chance to win.

  10. 17.5

    Deepti Sharma sends down a full toss on the leg side, and Ellyse Perry flicks it neatly along the ground for a single.

  11. 17.4

    Deepti Sharma bowls a back of a length off break just outside off, and Gardner goes for a controlled slog—slightly mis-timed but manages to eke out a single.

  12. 17.3

    Deepti Sharma serves up a full toss down leg, and Ashleigh Gardner plays a perfectly timed scoop, guiding it finely for four.

  13. 17.2

    Deceptive off break drifting in on the leg stump, flicked crisply by Perry for a quick single towards deep mid wicket, where the ball is collected cleanly.

  14. 17.1

    Deepti Sharma bowls a yorker on off stump, but Gardner flicks it neatly off the pads for a quick single to deep mid wicket.

  15. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 17 runs. Bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur. Australia Women: 154/3 (rr 9.06)

  16. 16.6

    A length ball outside off is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Ellyse Perry elegantly sends it racing past long off for four. Ellyse Perry moves to 50 off just 33 balls, boosting the chase with Australia Women needing 17 from 18 deliveries and a strong 97% win probability.

  17. 16.6

    Renuka Singh delivers a full-length slower ball just outside off, and Ellyse Perry wisely leaves it alone. The umpire calls a no-ball, adding an extra run to the total. Australia Women move on to 150 for 3 with that extra run.

  18. 16.5

    A length ball outside off without movement, dispatched crisply by the batter for four. The well-timed slog sails cleanly through deep square leg, showcasing perfect control in the air.

  19. 16.4

    Gardner drives this full ball just outside off with crisp timing, nudging it along the ground for a quick single.

  20. 16.3

    No movement outside off and a length ball is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Ashleigh Gardner sends it racing over long off for a magnificent six.

  21. 16.2

    Renuka Singh Thakur bowls a length ball outside off; Gardner attempts a drive but mis-times it, allowing the ball to be easily fielded. No runs come off this delivery.

  22. 16.1

    Perry goes for a slog shot outside off, slightly mis-timed but manages to sneak a quick single.

  23. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 12 runs. Bowler: Shafali Verma. Australia Women: 137/3 (rr 8.56)

  24. 15.6

    Off break pitched back of a length outside off, worked neatly along the ground for a single. Australia Women are chasing 34 from 24 balls with seven wickets in hand and strong winning chances.

  25. 15.5

    Shafali Verma bowls a back of a length off break outside off, Gardner drives through with a controlled pull, sneaking a quick single to deep mid-wicket.

  26. 15.4

    Off break pitched on a good length outside off, the batter pushes it low and controlled out to extra cover for a quick single.

  27. 15.3

    An off break pitched back of a length wide outside off stump. Perry cuts it with controlled precision, sending the ball racing through backward point for four. Australia Women's win probability jumps notably, now at 83%.

  28. 15.2

    An off break pitched back of a length outside off, but Gardner pulls it with good control towards deep square leg and picks up a single.

  29. 15.1

    An off break pitched back of a length outside off, met with a well-timed, controlled pull shot racing beautifully through mid wicket for four. Gardner has now brought up thirty runs off 19 balls, maintaining a blistering strike rate of 174.

  30. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 16 runs. Bowler: Sree Charani. Australia Women: 125/3 (rr 8.33)

  31. 14.6

    Gardner attempts a drive outside off on a full stock ball but gets a mis-timed swipe, sending it loosely in the field for a quick single. That brings up 16 runs in this over. Australia Women are now chasing 46 from 30 balls with a strong chance to win.

  32. 14.5

    A full toss wide outside off quickly dispatched with a controlled but mistimed slog, just sneaking away for a single. That brings up 15 runs this over! The momentum shifts as India's win probability nudges from 24% to 31%.

  33. 14.5

    A yorker wide outside off is met with a beautifully timed cut shot. The batter controls the ball perfectly, sending it racing past third man for four. Australia Women have surged ahead, their winning chances climbing from 62% to 76%.

  34. 14.4

    A full stock ball outside off, Gardner drives it neatly with controlled timing, picking up a comfortable single. This partnership now touches 50 runs off just 33 balls.

  35. 14.3

    A length stock ball darting on middle stump, met with a powerful slog-sweep. The batter times it perfectly, sending the ball sailing cleanly over deep backward square leg for six.

  36. 14.2

    Charani bowls a yorker just outside off stump, and Perry drives it crisply along the ground, picking up a neat single.

  37. 14.1

    On a back of a length stock ball around leg stump, the batter goes for a pull but mistimes it, managing just a single.

  38. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 7 runs. Bowler: Deepti Sharma. Australia Women: 109/3 (rr 7.79)

  39. 13.6

    Over the wicket. Full toss, down leg, front foot, sweep along the ground to Yastika Bhatia at short fine leg. No run.

  40. 13.5

    Deepti Sharma bowls an off break drifting on leg stump length, and Perry flicks it neatly for two runs, timing it well through midwicket with control.

  41. 13.4

    Deepti Sharma rolls in a full-length off break on middle stump, Gardner confidently drives it along the ground to pick up a single.

  42. 13.3

    Deepti Sharma floats in a full-length off break on the leg stump, and Ashleigh Gardner deftly flicks it along the ground for a neat two runs.

  43. 13.2

    Perry meets the off break yorker with a controlled drive on the off stump, ticking off a sharp single. Ellyse Perry moves to thirty runs off just 21 balls at a brisk strike rate of 143.

  44. 13.1

    Deepti bowls a full off-break on leg stump, Gardner elegantly flicks it off the pads for a quick single.

  45. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 17 runs. Bowler: Radha Yadav. Australia Women: 102/3 (rr 7.85)

  46. 12.6

    Perry leans into a full-length stock ball wide outside off and drives it crisply through the covers for a stylish two. That brings the total to 17 in this over. Australia Women need 69 from 42 balls with 7 wickets in hand, chasing at nearly 10 an over.

  47. 12.5

    Radha Yadav delivers a back of a length stock ball just outside off, and Perry carves a well-timed cut shot crisply through cover for four. Fifteen runs have come from this over so far, taking Australia Women to 100 for 3.

  48. 12.4

    A full toss just outside off and Gardner drives it with controlled precision, picking up a smart single to deep extra cover.

  49. 12.3

    Radha Yadav bowls a full-length stock ball outside off. Ashleigh Gardner leans into a controlled drive, guiding the ball along the ground but failing to find the gap, resulting in no run.

  50. 12.2

    A back of a length stock ball outside off, Gardner steps back and pulls with excellent control, sending it sailing over deep square leg for six. That's two boundaries for Gardner this over, swinging momentum as Australia's win probability rises from 41% to 52%.

  51. 12.1

    The stock ball pitches full outside off stump and is met with a beautifully controlled drive. The batter times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four.

  52. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 6 runs. Bowler: Shafali Verma. Australia Women: 85/3 (rr 7.08)

  53. 11.6

    Shafali Verma bowls a back of a length off break outside off, and Perry goes for a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball straight to Deepti Sharma at cover for no run. Australia Women need 86 runs from 48 balls with seven wickets in hand; the chase demands urgency.

  54. 11.5

    An off break pitched on a length outside off, Perry drives a sharp cut through the point region, racing away for a quick two.

  55. 11.4

    An off break pitched on a good length around off stump, Gardner elegantly flicks it off the pads for a neat single.

  56. 11.3

    A back of a length off break drifting just outside off stump, the batter goes for a cut but connects on the top edge, nudging it away to pick up a single.

  57. 11.2

    The off break drifts outside off, landing back of a length. Gardner works it with a bit of freedom, taking a single off the delivery.

  58. 11.1

    Shafali Verma bowls a back of a length off break on off stump, and Perry works it quietly through the off side for a well-timed single.

  59. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 7 runs. Bowler: Radha Yadav. Australia Women: 79/3 (rr 7.18)

  60. 10.6

    Perry plays a controlled drive through the off side on a length ball outside off, picking up a single with a sharp fielding effort from deep cover. Australia Women are chasing 92 from 54 deliveries with seven wickets still in hand, requiring over ten runs an over.

  61. 10.5

    Radha Yadav bowls her stock ball full outside off, and Perry drives crisply. The connection is clean, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four. A noticeable shift in momentum as Australia's win probability edges up from 28% to 33%.

  62. 10.4

    Radha Yadav delivers a stock ball on the off stump, back of a length. Ellyse Perry pushes it gently towards extra cover where the fielder is ready. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  63. 10.3

    Radha Yadav bowls a length stock ball just outside off, Gardner goes for an ambitious drive but mistimes it, running a single.

  64. 10.2

    Radha Yadav bowls a back of a length stock ball wide outside off, and Gardner tries to cut it but mis-times the stroke, sending the ball low and safely to extra cover for no run.

  65. 10.1

    Ellyse Perry plays a crisp cut shot off a back of a length stock ball outside off, placing it neatly to pick up one run.

  66. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 4 runs. Bowler: Deepti Sharma. Australia Women: 72/3 (rr 7.2)

  67. 9.6

    Ellyse Perry works a yorker-length off break neatly down the leg side for a well-placed single, kept close in by Radha Yadav at long on. Australia Women are chasing 99 from 60 balls, needing 9.9 runs per over with seven wickets in hand, standing at a 28% win probability.

  68. 9.5

    Deepti Sharma bowls a back of a length off break just on off stump, and Gardner works it cleverly along the ground for a single.

  69. 9.4

    Deepti Sharma bowls a length off break on leg stump, and Perry plays a controlled drive through mid-on for a well-timed single.

  70. 9.3

    Over the wicket. Back of a length, middle stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Smriti Mandhana at square leg. 1 run.

  71. 9.2

    An off break arrives as a full toss on off stump; Gardner attempts a drive but gets a mis-timed shot that stays grounded, allowing the bowler to field comfortably. Momentum shifts noticeably as India's win probability rises from 67% to 72%.

  72. 9.1

    Deepti Sharma bowls an off break on a length just around middle stump. Beth Mooney goes for an ambitious slog but mistimes the shot, sending the ball high towards long on where Radha Yadav takes the catch. Mooney is out, caught from an uncontrolled slog. Beth Mooney departs after scoring 22 runs off 20 balls, shifting momentum significantly as India Women’s win probability jumps from 48% to 67%.

  73. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 6 runs. Bowler: Sree Charani. Australia Women: 68/2 (rr 7.56)

  74. 8.6

    Sree Charani bowls a full-length stock ball just outside off stump. Ellyse Perry tries to drive but mis-times it, resulting in no run as Harmanpreet Kaur collects easily at mid-off. Australia Women need 103 runs off 66 balls with 8 wickets in hand, holding a 52% chance in this chase.

  75. 8.5

    A length ball just outside off, expertly guided with a late cut that skims low towards gully but offers no run.

  76. 8.4

    Sree Charani bowls a length ball on middle stump, expertly flicked off the pads but stopped quickly by the keeper. No run comes off this controlled shot.

  77. 8.3

    The stock ball is pitched full and just outside off stump. Ellyse Perry leans into a well-timed drive, sending the ball racing through cover for four. Australia Women take a strong momentum boost, their win probability rising from 52% to 57%.

  78. 8.2

    Beth Mooney attempts a slog outside off, but it's mistimed and stays grounded, allowing her to sneak through a quick single.

  79. 8.1

    On a length delivery straight at middle stump, Perry flicks it neatly off her pads for a well-controlled single.

  80. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 8 runs. Bowler: Deepti Sharma. Australia Women: 62/2 (rr 7.75)

  81. 7.6

    Ellyse Perry plays a neat full-length off break by sweeping it quietly down the leg side for one run. Australia Women chase 109 from 72 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a 51% chance to win.

  82. 7.5

    Deepti Sharma bowls a length off break pitching down leg, and Beth Mooney sweeps it crisply along the ground, picking up a smart single.

  83. 7.4

    Deepti Sharma sends down a yorker on middle stump, and Perry expertly flicks it off the pads for a quick single.

  84. 7.3

    An off break pitched on a length outside off stump, smartly dispatched. Perry lofts a well-timed slog through mid-wicket, sending the ball racing to the boundary with controlled elegance. Ellyse Perry gets off the mark with a stylish four.

  85. 7.2

    Deepti Sharma bowls an off break on a length, pitching on middle stump. Beth Mooney pushes it gently along the ground towards long off, comfortably taking a single.

  86. 7.1

    Deepti Sharma floats an off break on a back of a length outside middle, and Beth Mooney tries to drive but mistimes it, the ball dying quickly at her feet for no run.

  87. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 5 runs. Bowler: Sree Charani. Australia Women: 54/2 (rr 7.71)

  88. 6.6

    The stock ball is pitched up just outside off stump. Phoebe Litchfield attempts a drive but miscues it, sending the ball in the air where it's caught by long off. She's gone, caught off a mistimed shot. Phoebe Litchfield goes for 24 from 25. A big momentum swing as India Women’s chances rise from 43% to 59%. Australia Women need 117 from 78 balls with 8 wickets in hand and a required run rate of 9.0, currently rated at a 41% chance.

  89. 6.5

    A full-length stock ball outside off, worked patiently through the covers for a charming single. This partnership has now reached 50 runs off just 39 balls.

  90. 6.4

    Phoebe Litchfield tries a clever switch hit outside off on a length ball but only manages to hit her body, no run taken despite the intent.

  91. 6.3

    Phoebe Litchfield drives a length ball on leg stump, timing it well to gather two runs as the fielder at deep cover quickly retrieves the ball.

  92. 6.2

    Sree Charani delivers a length stock ball just outside off stump. Phoebe Litchfield tries a clever switch hit but only manages a top edge, and the ball is comfortably gathered by the wicketkeeper for no run.

  93. 6.1

    The stock ball on off stump, pitched length, is worked crisply by Mooney into the off side for a comfortable single. That brings the Australians to a neat 50 for one.

  94. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 12 runs. Bowler: Shafali Verma. Australia Women: 49/1 (rr 8.17)

  95. 5.6

    Beth Mooney attempts a controlled sweep off a back of a length off break on off stump, but it's slightly mistimed. She manages to sneak a single through the gap. Australia Women face a target of 122 from 84 balls with nine wickets in hand, holding a 56% win probability as the chase continues.

  96. 5.5

    An off break pitched just outside off stump, worked cleverly along the ground for a single to keep the scoreboard ticking.

  97. 5.4

    Phoebe Litchfield goes for a drive outside off, but it's mis-timed and stays along the ground, leaving no run on the board.

  98. 5.3

    Phoebe Litchfield plays a stylish switch hit off an off break pitched outside off stump, steering it neatly to the off side for two runs.

  99. 5.2

    Phoebe Litchfield tries a sweep but misses completely as the off break pitches up on middle length, striking her pads instead. Two leg byes added as the ball is quickly fielded at fine leg.

  100. 5.1

    Phoebe Litchfield sends down a length off break pitching down leg, and she drives it perfectly. The ball is middled and controlled, flying over long off for a glorious six. That's the first six of the innings, and Big shift in momentum sees Australia Women move from 48% to 55% chance to win.

  101. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 12 runs. Bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur. Australia Women: 37/1 (rr 7.4)

  102. 4.6

    Phoebe Litchfield elegantly flicks the leg-side delivery from a back of a length, guiding a controlled single to deep square leg. Australia Women require 134 runs from 90 balls, holding a 48% chance of chasing down the target with nine wickets in hand.

  103. 4.5

    Beth Mooney leans into a controlled pull off a back-of-a-length ball down the leg side, flicking it neatly for a single.

  104. 4.4

    Renuka bowls a slower yorker down the leg side, but Beth Mooney reads it well. She plays a controlled sweep, timing it perfectly to send the ball racing to deep backward square leg for four. Beth Mooney continues her strong form with another boundary, making it two fours this over.

  105. 4.3

    Renuka Singh sends a length ball on middle stump; Mooney cuts it low and controlled towards gully, but there's no run.

  106. 4.2

    A length ball down the leg side with no movement, and Beth Mooney unleashes a well-timed slog that races away to deep square leg for four.

  107. 4.1

    Renuka Singh Thakur bowls a full delivery on off stump with no movement. Beth Mooney meets it with a controlled drive, guiding the ball elegantly through the off side for two runs, though a quick reaction in deep cover sees a run saved.

  108. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 1 run. Bowler: Shafali Verma. Australia Women: 25/1 (rr 6.25)

  109. 3.6

    An outside off off break length ball met with a mis-timed switch hit that stays grounded and is comfortably fielded at backward point for no run. Australia Women require 146 from 96 balls at 9.1 runs per over with nine wickets in hand; the win probability sits at 41 percent.

  110. 3.5

    An off break pitched just outside off, landing back of a length. Phoebe Litchfield times a neat cut shot off the back foot, steering the ball smartly into the backward point region but it yields no run.

  111. 3.4

    Shafali Verma bowls a full toss on middle stump, and Phoebe Litchfield drives it firmly straight past extra cover. The shot is well timed but doesn't find the boundary, resulting in a dot ball.

  112. 3.3

    Shafali Verma bowls a length off break outside off, and Beth Mooney works it carefully towards mid on, picking up a smart single.

  113. 3.2

    This off break, pitching back of a length outside off, is worked deftly along the ground by Beth Mooney for no run.

  114. 3.1

    Shafali Verma bowls an off break outside off, landing just back of a length. Beth Mooney steps forward and drives the ball confidently along the ground, but it yields no run as the fielder is in position.

  115. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 1 run. Bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur. Australia Women: 24/1 (rr 8.0)

  116. 2.6

    A length ball on off stump with no movement sees the batter attempt a delicate scoop, getting an inside edge but no runs come from it. Australia Women need 147 from 102 balls with 9 wickets in hand, chasing at a required rate of 8.6 and holding a 48% chance according to WinViz.

  117. 2.5

    Renuka Singh Thakur bowls a back of a length no movement delivery on off stump, and Phoebe Litchfield drives it firmly but finds no gap; a tidy dot ball.