Australia added a new feather to their cap on Sunday as the Meg
Lanning-side lifted their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating
South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday.
This was Australia’s third title on the trot and Meg Lanning’s fifth
ICC trophy as a captain. Opting to bat first, Australia posted a total of
156/6 in 20 overs after Beth Mooney plays an unbeaten knock of 74 off 53
balls. Later, South Africa fell short of 19 runs despite a powerful knock
of 61 off 48 balls by Laura Wolvaardt.
As Australia created a new record in Cape Town, fans took to
Twitter to congratulate the team on their spectacular win.
Coming to the match, riding on Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 74 off 53 balls,
Australia first posted a competitive 156 for 6 and then restricted the home
team to 137 for 6.
Lanning-side lifted their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating
South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday.
This was Australia’s third title on the trot and Meg Lanning’s fifth
ICC trophy as a captain. Opting to bat first, Australia posted a total of
156/6 in 20 overs after Beth Mooney plays an unbeaten knock of 74 off 53
balls. Later, South Africa fell short of 19 runs despite a powerful knock
of 61 off 48 balls by Laura Wolvaardt.
As Australia created a new record in Cape Town, fans took to
Twitter to congratulate the team on their spectacular win.
Coming to the match, riding on Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 74 off 53 balls,
Australia first posted a competitive 156 for 6 and then restricted the home
team to 137 for 6.
