U19 T20 World Cup: Indian girls disappointed.. First defeat in T20 World Cup.. Semis chances are complicated | India lose Super 6 match to Australia by 7 wickets after getting bowled out for 87 In U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023

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Basha Shek

Basha Shek |

Updated on: Jan 22, 2023 | 6:50 AM

The Indian team suffered its first defeat in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. The Shefali Verma-led Indian team entered the Super-Six after winning three matches in the group stage. However, as part of the Super Six Group-1, they lost in the match against the Aussies and complicated the chances of the semis.

Jan 22, 2023 | 6:50 AM

The Indian team suffered its first defeat in the Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. The Shefali Verma-led Indian team entered the Super-Six after winning three matches in the group stage. However, as part of the Super Six Group-1, they lost in the match against the Aussies and complicated the chances of the semis.

The Indian team suffered its first defeat in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. The Shefali Verma-led Indian team entered the Super-Six after winning three matches in the group stage. However, as part of the Super Six Group-1, they lost in the match against the Aussies and complicated the chances of the semis.

After being invited to bat early in Saturday's match in Potchefstroom, India's batting failed miserably. Captain Shefali (8) and wicket keeper Richa Ghosh (7), who have experience in senior cricket, failed completely and the team was bowled out for 87 runs in 18.5 overs.

After being invited to bat early in Saturday’s match in Potchefstroom, India’s batting failed miserably. Captain Shefali (8) and wicket keeper Richa Ghosh (7), who have experience in senior cricket, failed completely and the team was bowled out for 87 runs in 18.5 overs.

In the first three matches of the tournament, India scored big and Shweta Sehrawat played a key role in that. This time too, Shweta became India's top scorer with 21 runs.

In the first three matches of the tournament, India scored big and Shweta Sehrawat played a key role in that. This time too, Shweta became India’s top scorer with 21 runs.

Australia chased down the short target in just 13.5 overs and won by 7 wickets. Amy Smith was the top scorer with 26 runs.

Australia chased down the short target in just 13.5 overs and won by 7 wickets. Amy Smith was the top scorer with 26 runs.

Team India's net run rate (+1.905) has suffered a lot with this defeat. With this, the chances of the semis have become complicated. India will face Sri Lanka in their next match on Sunday (January 22).

Team India’s net run rate (+1.905) has suffered a lot with this defeat. With this, the chances of the semis have become complicated. India will face Sri Lanka in their next match on Sunday (January 22).


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