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Friday, Jul 4, 2025
A shock loss to India in their tournament opener means Australia, who finished second in Group A, would be knocked out by Group B winners South Africa if their semifinal clash at the SCG was not completed.
Shafali has scored 161 runs at a stunning strike rate of 161 in the Women's Wold T20 setting the tone for India's four Group 'A' victories.
Since losing their tournament opener to India, the hosts lost talismanic all-rounder Ellyse Perry to injury and scraped through a string of do-or-die games, including the rain-hit semifinal against South Africa, to reach the Melbourne Cricket Ground decider.
India had defeated Sri Lanka in their last game, followed by a semifinal washout, which meant the visitors haven't played for the last seven days and Harmanpreet conceded her team has been 'restless'.
The Indian team will have to overcome big match pressure as it hopes to make history.
Healy will feature for Australia against India in the decider of the global T20 competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, and will be able to count on the support of Starc.
Schutt's T20I career economy rate stands at 5.98, rising to 6.93 against India. Her wickets also cost significantly more, coming at 24.66 a piece against the Women in Blue compared to a career figure of 15.68.
Chasing a huge target of 185, India were bowled out for 99 in 19.1 overs. Australia cinched their fifth title in the seventh edition of the global event.
The Indian captain rued the dropped chances of Australia openers Beth Mooney (78 not out) and Alyssa Healy (75), who set up their victory in the World T20 final.
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