IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: India Women and Australia Women will fight for the spot in the finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Today’s match between India and Australia will be the first semi-final match of the tournament. The match will be held at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, February 23. Australia is a five-time T20 World Cup champion and has won all of its four group-stage matches to top Group 1. They beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their second-last match and South Africa by six wickets in the last game to further boost morale before the semi-final. In contrast, India secured a semi-final spot after their five-run win against Ireland by the DLS method in their last group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana scored her career-best 87 runs which helped India to score 155 runs. But Ireland scored 54/2 in 8.2 overs to keep the Indian side on its edge. Thanks to the rains that played in India’s favour. &nbsp;

India lost against Australia in the final of the last edition of the tournament in 2023 and they will be looking to redeem their chance. But the Australian side has a remarkable head-to-head record against India. They beat India by 1-4 in the way T20I series in December 2023 and will be targeting their sixth T20 World Cup title.&nbsp;

Here are all the details of the upcoming semi-final match between India and Australia:

<h2>IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: Probable Playing XI</h2>

India: S Mandhana, JI Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, H Kaur(C), DB Sharma, DP Vaidya, Richa Ghosh, S Pandey, P Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, RS Gayakwad

Bench: Yastia Bhatia, S Meghana, H Deol, Sneh Rana, K Anjali Sarwani, Radha Yadav, Meghna Singh

Australia: BL Mooney, MM Lanning(C), GM Harris, TM McGrath, EA Perry, A Gardner, A King, Alyssa Healy, ML Schutt, Darcie Brown, G Wareham

Bench: A Sutherland, KJ Garth, JL Jonassen, H Graham

<h2>IND-W vs AUS-W: Injury Update</h2>

Alyssa Healy has been declared fit for this match and is likely to replace Annabel Sutherland in Australia’s playing XI.

<h2>IND-W vs AUS-W: Pitch Report</h2>

The pitch at Cape Town’s Newlands offers a balanced surface in T20 cricket. The average first innings score here is 144 with a good amount of help for the pace bowlers.&nbsp;

<h2>IND-W vs AUS-W: Match details</h2>

Date: Thursday, February 23

Time: 6:30 pm IST

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

<h2>IND-W vs AUS-W: Live-streaming details</h2>

The IND-W vs AUS-W match will be live-streamed on the Hotstar+ Disney app and website. Viewers can also catch the live action live on the Star Sports Network.&nbsp;

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IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: India Women and Australia Women will fight for the spot in the finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Today’s match between India and Australia will be the first semi-final match of the tournament.

IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: India Women and Australia Women will fight for the spot in the finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Today’s match between India and Australia will be the first semi-final match of the tournament. The match will be held at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, February 23. Australia is a five-time T20 World Cup champion and has won all of its four group-stage matches to top Group 1. They beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their second-last match and South Africa by six wickets in the last game to further boost morale before the semi-final. In contrast, India secured a semi-final spot after their five-run win against Ireland by the DLS method in their last group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana scored her career-best 87 runs which helped India to score 155 runs. But Ireland scored 54/2 in 8.2 overs to keep the Indian side on its edge. Thanks to the rains that played in India’s favour. India lost against Australia in the final of the last edition of the tournament in 2023 and they will be looking to redeem their chance. But the Australian side has a remarkable head-to-head record against India. They beat India by 1-4 in the way T20I series in December 2023 and will be targeting their sixth T20 World Cup title. Here are all the details of the upcoming semi-final match between India and Australia: IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: Probable Playing XI India: S Mandhana, JI Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, H Kaur(C), DB Sharma, DP Vaidya, Richa Ghosh, S Pandey, P Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, RS Gayakwad Bench: Yastia Bhatia, S Meghana, H Deol, Sneh Rana, K Anjali Sarwani, Radha Yadav, Meghna Singh Australia: BL Mooney, MM Lanning(C), GM Harris, TM McGrath, EA Perry, A Gardner, A King, Alyssa Healy, ML Schutt, Darcie Brown, G Wareham Bench: A Sutherland, KJ Garth, JL Jonassen, H Graham IND-W vs AUS-W: Injury Update Alyssa Healy has been declared fit for this match and is likely to replace Annabel Sutherland in Australia’s playing XI. IND-W vs AUS-W: Pitch Report The pitch at Cape Town’s Newlands offers a balanced surface in T20 cricket. The average first innings score here is 144 with a good amount of help for the pace bowlers. IND-W vs AUS-W: Match details Date: Thursday, February 23 Time: 6:30 pm IST Venue: Newlands, Cape Town IND-W vs AUS-W: Live-streaming details The IND-W vs AUS-W match will be live-streamed on the Hotstar+ Disney app and website. Viewers can also catch the live action live on the Star Sports Network. Also Read : IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final live: Watch India vs Australia women’s world cup match for free on mobile & laptop

IND-W vs AUS-W WC semi-final: Predicted playing XI, live streaming, weather and pitch report

The ICC Women's World T20, currently ongoing in South Africa, has been marred by the allegations of spot-fixing. The incident involves a Bangladesh player being approached by another cricketer over the call. Dhaka-based Jamnua TV released the audio recording of the two female Bangladesh players involved in the incident. One of the two players claimed to have been with the squad in South Africa, as per the recordings. While the other is alleged an intermediary between the approached player and another person. According to the ESPNCricinfo website, the player who was approached for spot-fixing, has informed the authorities as required by the anti-corruption code of conduct. &nbsp;

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Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury said, "The ICC's anti-corruption unit looks after these matters. Our players are aware of their dos and don'ts. If there's been an approach, they know that they have to inform the ICC ACU according to the event's protocol. It is not a matter for the BCB's investigation. We cannot react or talk about a news report. It is very sensitive in nature."

As per the recording, the player in Bangladesh can be heard saying, "I am not forcing anything," to the player present with the Bangladesh squad in South Africa. "You can play if you want. The fact that I told you, you can play this time or not. You choose which match you want to play. You can offer the match. It is your wish. You did well in one match, you can play the next game or not. The team management will let you do that," she continues.

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The unidentified player in South Africa replies, "no my friend, I am not involved in these things. Please don't tell me these things. I won't be able to do these things ever. I request you not to tell me these things, please."

Meanwhile, Bangladesh have had a horrid start to their T20 World Cup campaign as they lost their first two fixtures, against Sri Lanka and Australia. They are due to play New Zealand in their next match on February 17 in Cape Town.

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The ICC Women's World T20, currently ongoing in South Africa, has been marred by the allegations of spot-fixing. The incident involves a Bangladesh player being approached by another cricketer over the call.

The ICC Women's World T20, currently ongoing in South Africa, has been marred by the allegations of spot-fixing. The incident involves a Bangladesh player being approached by another cricketer over the call. Dhaka-based Jamnua TV released the audio recording of the two female Bangladesh players involved in the incident. One of the two players claimed to have been with the squad in South Africa, as per the recordings. While the other is alleged an intermediary between the approached player and another person. According to the ESPNCricinfo website, the player who was approached for spot-fixing, has informed the authorities as required by the anti-corruption code of conduct. Read More: IND vs AUS 2nd Test live streaming: Watch India vs Australia 2nd Test for free in India on mobile & TV Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury said, "The ICC's anti-corruption unit looks after these matters. Our players are aware of their dos and don'ts. If there's been an approach, they know that they have to inform the ICC ACU according to the event's protocol. It is not a matter for the BCB's investigation. We cannot react or talk about a news report. It is very sensitive in nature." As per the recording, the player in Bangladesh can be heard saying, "I am not forcing anything," to the player present with the Bangladesh squad in South Africa. "You can play if you want. The fact that I told you, you can play this time or not. You choose which match you want to play. You can offer the match. It is your wish. You did well in one match, you can play the next game or not. The team management will let you do that," she continues. Also Read: VIRAL: Prithvi Shaw faces nightmare experience with a fan, attacked for denying selfie - Watch The unidentified player in South Africa replies, "no my friend, I am not involved in these things. Please don't tell me these things. I won't be able to do these things ever. I request you not to tell me these things, please." Meanwhile, Bangladesh have had a horrid start to their T20 World Cup campaign as they lost their first two fixtures, against Sri Lanka and Australia. They are due to play New Zealand in their next match on February 17 in Cape Town. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup.&nbsp;

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They face a mighty challenge to get to the knockout phase as they progress in the tournament. They have an on-going match with the ICC world number one and hosts Australia. Australians are favourite to lift the coveted trophy.&nbsp;

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Indian women's team's young guns such as Shafali Verma, Taniya Bhatia and Radha Yadav have been in an excellent form and India's in-form trio (Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues) and that does not rule out the chances of winning.&nbsp;

Years Indian women's team has reached three ICC semifinals: 
1). 2009 
2). 2010 
3). 2018

Years Indian women's team crashed out early in the tournament:&nbsp; 
1). 2012 
2). 2014 
3). 2016

India's fixture:&nbsp; 
India vs Australia, February 21&nbsp; 
India vs Bangladesh, February 24&nbsp; 
India vs New Zealand, February 27&nbsp; 
India vs Sri Lanka, February 29

The tournament commences on February 21 and the finals will be played March 8 on Melbourne cricket ground.&nbsp;

Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup. Also read: ICC T20 World Cup: Can Indian women's cricket team repeat an '83?

Indian women's cricket team will be looking forward to getting a maiden ICC trophy this year by winning the ICC T20 women's World Cup. Also read: ICC T20 World Cup: Can Indian women's cricket team repeat an '83? They face a mighty challenge to get to the knockout phase as they progress in the tournament. They have an on-going match with the ICC world number one and hosts Australia. Australians are favourite to lift the coveted trophy. It is time for the #T20WorldCup opener 😎😎 Let's get back behind #TeamIndia 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/uuXdD1pEtr — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 21, 2020 × Indian women's team's young guns such as Shafali Verma, Taniya Bhatia and Radha Yadav have been in an excellent form and India's in-form trio (Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues) and that does not rule out the chances of winning. Years Indian women's team has reached three ICC semifinals: 1). 2009 2). 2010 3). 2018 Years Indian women's team crashed out early in the tournament: 1). 2012 2). 2014 3). 2016 India's fixture: India vs Australia, February 21 India vs Bangladesh, February 24 India vs New Zealand, February 27 India vs Sri Lanka, February 29 The tournament commences on February 21 and the finals will be played March 8 on Melbourne cricket ground.

Indian women's cricket team begins ICC World Cup campaign against Australia

Ashleigh Gardner scored an unbeaten 33 as Australia beat England by eight wickets to win the Women's World Twenty20 title on the Caribbean island of Antigua on Saturday.

The Southern Stars easily chased down England's total of 105 all out, polishing off the runs with 29 balls to spare in only 15.1 overs at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.

The victory was their fourth world Twenty20 title and comes at the end of a tumultuous year in which the men's test team was rocked by a ball-tampering scandal that led to year-long suspensions for captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner.

Gardner was named Player of the Match after hoisting three sixes in her 26-ball knock, while captain Meg Lanning (28) scored the winning run.

Lanning said the title had been particularly sweet in light of recent disappointments at global tournaments.

"The last two World Cups really hurt and we had to change a few things and move it forward," she said, referring to their semi-final loss at the 50-over World Cup last year and defeat to West Indies in the title match of this tournament in 2016.

"The group embraced it and it was a very satisfying win.

"We did not have our best day in the field but the bowlers did a good job."

England batted first after winning the toss and opener Danielle Wyatt top scored with 43, but captain Heather Knight with 25 was the only other player to reach double figures as the team were bowled out in 19.4 overs.

Knight nonetheless had no regrets about her decision.

"We knew there would be dew, more dew than there was in the semis. We wanted to bat first though," she said.

Ashleigh Gardner scored an unbeaten 33 as Australia beat England by eight wickets to win the Women's World Twenty20 title on the Caribbean island of Antigua on Saturday.

Ashleigh Gardner scored an unbeaten 33 as Australia beat England by eight wickets to win the Women's World Twenty20 title on the Caribbean island of Antigua on Saturday. The Southern Stars easily chased down England's total of 105 all out, polishing off the runs with 29 balls to spare in only 15.1 overs at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound. The victory was their fourth world Twenty20 title and comes at the end of a tumultuous year in which the men's test team was rocked by a ball-tampering scandal that led to year-long suspensions for captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner. Gardner was named Player of the Match after hoisting three sixes in her 26-ball knock, while captain Meg Lanning (28) scored the winning run. Lanning said the title had been particularly sweet in light of recent disappointments at global tournaments. "The last two World Cups really hurt and we had to change a few things and move it forward," she said, referring to their semi-final loss at the 50-over World Cup last year and defeat to West Indies in the title match of this tournament in 2016. "The group embraced it and it was a very satisfying win. "We did not have our best day in the field but the bowlers did a good job." England batted first after winning the toss and opener Danielle Wyatt top scored with 43, but captain Heather Knight with 25 was the only other player to reach double figures as the team were bowled out in 19.4 overs. Knight nonetheless had no regrets about her decision. "We knew there would be dew, more dew than there was in the semis. We wanted to bat first though," she said.

Australia ease past England to claim women's T20 crown

Indian women's cricket team <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-womens-world-t20-mandhana-hits-83-to-set-up-indias-48-run-win-over-australia-177938">defeated Australia in Women T20 World Cup</a> on Saturday, a match where opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 to notch up India's fourth victory in as many matches to top group B.&nbsp;

After winning the match, India's young talented player Jemimah Rodrigues interacted with media and said that the team needs to continue the momentum and strive to do even better in the semi-final.

"I think it's important, not just because it's Australia but for ourselves and our team, because we have the momentum," said Jemimah.

"It plays a huge impact on our team, we look forward to it (semi-final) but won't get carried away by it and (will) try to do even better in the semi-final," she added.

The 18-year-old denied on being asked whether India have ticked all the boxes ahead of the semi-final, she said there is always scope for improvement.

Adding to that she mentioned, "But I think we did pretty well, from the first match until today I've seen a lot of improvement in our bowling and our fielding."

Rodrigues made her Twenty20 International debut on February, 13, 2018 against South Africa. While speaking to the media she hailed the teammates and coached for putting in efforts.

"Our teammates, everybody, the coaches, everybody is putting in a lot of effort, working really hard and it's paying off, so we'll just try and get better."

Indian women's cricket team defeated Australia in Women T20 World Cup on Saturday, a match where opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 to notch up India's fourth victory in as many matches to top group B.

Indian women's cricket team defeated Australia in Women T20 World Cup on Saturday, a match where opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 to notch up India's fourth victory in as many matches to top group B. After winning the match, India's young talented player Jemimah Rodrigues interacted with media and said that the team needs to continue the momentum and strive to do even better in the semi-final. "I think it's important, not just because it's Australia but for ourselves and our team, because we have the momentum," said Jemimah. "It plays a huge impact on our team, we look forward to it (semi-final) but won't get carried away by it and (will) try to do even better in the semi-final," she added. The 18-year-old denied on being asked whether India have ticked all the boxes ahead of the semi-final, she said there is always scope for improvement. Adding to that she mentioned, "But I think we did pretty well, from the first match until today I've seen a lot of improvement in our bowling and our fielding." Rodrigues made her Twenty20 International debut on February, 13, 2018 against South Africa. While speaking to the media she hailed the teammates and coached for putting in efforts. "Our teammates, everybody, the coaches, everybody is putting in a lot of effort, working really hard and it's paying off, so we'll just try and get better."

India will try to do 'even better' in semis, says Jemimah Rodrigues

Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 before <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/iccs-womens-world-t20-mithali-raj-plunders-ireland-india-enter-semi-final-177603">Indian</a> slow bowlers spun their web against Australia to continue their invincible run with a 48-run win in a group B match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Saturday.&nbsp;

Mandhana blasted 9 fours and 3 sixes in her 55-ball innings and shared a 68-run third wicket partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (43 runs off 27) to power India to a competitive 167 for 8 at the Providence Stadium here.&nbsp;

The spinners then got into the act with Anuja Patil (3/15) taking three wickets and Poonam Yadav (2/28), Radha Yadav (2/13) and Deepti Sharma (2/24) snapping two each to restrict Australia for 119-9 in 19.4 overs.&nbsp;

Alyssa Healy was absent hurt following a collision with Megan Schutt in the Indian innings.&nbsp;

India thus notched up their fourth victory in as many matches to top group B. They will now take on either England or West Indies in the second semifinals. Both India and Australia were already in the semifinals after winning the first three matches in group B.&nbsp;

Chasing 168 to win, Beth Mooney (19) and Elyse Villani (6) opened the innings after in-form Healy didn't come out to bat following a collision during the Indian innings which left the wicket-keeper batsman with mild concussion.&nbsp;

Mooney and Villani gave Australia a decent start, sharing 27 runs in 4 overs.&nbsp;

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However, Deepti Sharma struck twice in successive balls, removing both the openers as Australia slipped to 27 for 2 in 4.2 overs.&nbsp;

A few overs later, Australia lost their skipper Meg Lannings (10) with Krishnamurthy taking a good catch at deep midwicket off Radha Yadav's bowling.&nbsp;

Poonam Yadav then got rid off Ashleigh Gardner (20) with Veda Krishnamurthy taking another catch at long-off when the batsman tried to play another big shot.&nbsp;

India continued to put pressure on the Australians before Perry blasted three boundaries in the 15th over off Harmanpreet to ease the pressure. 
Poonam then returned to pick up another wicket when she deceived RL Haynes with her flight and wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia did the rest.&nbsp;

The Australia innings crumbled after that even as EA Perry scored an unbeaten fighting 28-ball 39 laced with three fours and a six.&nbsp;

Earlier, Mandhana became the second fastest Indian to compete 1000 runs in T20 internationals after Mithali Raj as she anchored the innings with a superb fifty.&nbsp;

Mandhana gave India a good start after her fellow opening batswoman Taniya Bhatia (2) was dismissed in the second over, being caught by Lanning at midwicket off Gardner's ball.&nbsp;

Australia picked up a second Indian wicket in the 7th over when Delissa Kimmince dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues (6).&nbsp;

Skipper Harmanpreet then joined Mandhana in the middle as the duo dominated the bowlers.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet smashed Molineux over midwicket for her first six, while a beautiful-looking sweep shot helped Mandhana to complete her fifty in 31 balls.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet then hoisted one over extra cover off Gardner to pick up her second six as India reached 83 for 2 in 10 overs.&nbsp;

The Indian skipper continued to find boundaries, making life difficult for the Australian bowlers.&nbsp;

In the 14th over, Harmanpreet slapped one over extra cover before depositing a full toss by Kimmince over short fine leg.&nbsp;

However an attempt to go for another big shot proved fatal as she was caught by Haynes to leave India at 117 for 3 in 13.3 overs.&nbsp;

In the next over, Mandhana too was on her way back to the hut when she was adjudged LBW by the on-field umpire but she survived after a video referral showed the ball pitched outside leg.&nbsp;

India however lost a bit of ground in the end following the quick wickets of Veda Krishnamurthy and Dayalan Hemalatha within a space of four balls.&nbsp;

In the 18th over, Mandhana hit a six and a four off Kimmince as India amassed 17 runs but Schutt removed the opener in the next over.&nbsp;

There was also an unfortunate collision in the 19th over between Megan Schutt and wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy as both went for a catch, following a miscued hit by A Reddy.&nbsp;

Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 before Indian slow bowlers spun their web against Australia to continue their invincible run with a 48-run win in a group B match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Saturday.

Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed a career-best 83 before Indian slow bowlers spun their web against Australia to continue their invincible run with a 48-run win in a group B match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Saturday. Mandhana blasted 9 fours and 3 sixes in her 55-ball innings and shared a 68-run third wicket partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (43 runs off 27) to power India to a competitive 167 for 8 at the Providence Stadium here. The spinners then got into the act with Anuja Patil (3/15) taking three wickets and Poonam Yadav (2/28), Radha Yadav (2/13) and Deepti Sharma (2/24) snapping two each to restrict Australia for 119-9 in 19.4 overs. Alyssa Healy was absent hurt following a collision with Megan Schutt in the Indian innings. India thus notched up their fourth victory in as many matches to top group B. They will now take on either England or West Indies in the second semifinals. Both India and Australia were already in the semifinals after winning the first three matches in group B. Chasing 168 to win, Beth Mooney (19) and Elyse Villani (6) opened the innings after in-form Healy didn't come out to bat following a collision during the Indian innings which left the wicket-keeper batsman with mild concussion. Mooney and Villani gave Australia a decent start, sharing 27 runs in 4 overs. A big worry for Australia with Alyssa Healy taking a nasty blow in a collision with Megan Schutt. Fingers crossed she's going to be ok - she hasn't opened the batting in the chase. WATCH ▶️ https://t.co/82Bns4vmRv#INDvAUS #WT20 #WatchThis pic.twitter.com/DZJ057Na3W — ICC (@ICC) November 17, 2018 × However, Deepti Sharma struck twice in successive balls, removing both the openers as Australia slipped to 27 for 2 in 4.2 overs. A few overs later, Australia lost their skipper Meg Lannings (10) with Krishnamurthy taking a good catch at deep midwicket off Radha Yadav's bowling. Poonam Yadav then got rid off Ashleigh Gardner (20) with Veda Krishnamurthy taking another catch at long-off when the batsman tried to play another big shot. India continued to put pressure on the Australians before Perry blasted three boundaries in the 15th over off Harmanpreet to ease the pressure. Poonam then returned to pick up another wicket when she deceived RL Haynes with her flight and wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia did the rest. The Australia innings crumbled after that even as EA Perry scored an unbeaten fighting 28-ball 39 laced with three fours and a six. Earlier, Mandhana became the second fastest Indian to compete 1000 runs in T20 internationals after Mithali Raj as she anchored the innings with a superb fifty. Mandhana gave India a good start after her fellow opening batswoman Taniya Bhatia (2) was dismissed in the second over, being caught by Lanning at midwicket off Gardner's ball. Australia picked up a second Indian wicket in the 7th over when Delissa Kimmince dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues (6). Skipper Harmanpreet then joined Mandhana in the middle as the duo dominated the bowlers. Harmanpreet smashed Molineux over midwicket for her first six, while a beautiful-looking sweep shot helped Mandhana to complete her fifty in 31 balls. Harmanpreet then hoisted one over extra cover off Gardner to pick up her second six as India reached 83 for 2 in 10 overs. The Indian skipper continued to find boundaries, making life difficult for the Australian bowlers. In the 14th over, Harmanpreet slapped one over extra cover before depositing a full toss by Kimmince over short fine leg. However an attempt to go for another big shot proved fatal as she was caught by Haynes to leave India at 117 for 3 in 13.3 overs. In the next over, Mandhana too was on her way back to the hut when she was adjudged LBW by the on-field umpire but she survived after a video referral showed the ball pitched outside leg. India however lost a bit of ground in the end following the quick wickets of Veda Krishnamurthy and Dayalan Hemalatha within a space of four balls. In the 18th over, Mandhana hit a six and a four off Kimmince as India amassed 17 runs but Schutt removed the opener in the next over. There was also an unfortunate collision in the 19th over between Megan Schutt and wicket-keeper Alyssa Healy as both went for a catch, following a miscued hit by A Reddy.

ICC Women's World T20: Mandhana hits 83 to set up India's 48-run win over Australia

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