India’s campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is over after Australia’s batting depth proved decisive in a group-stage clash that sealed the defending champions’ progress and ended India’s hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
Half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner anchored the Australian innings, with the pair combining experience and aggression to post a total India could not chase down. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur produced a late cameo, but the effort arrived too late to alter the outcome.
The result confirmed South Africa’s place in the semi-finals, with the tournament’s group standings tightening in the final round of matches. India’s elimination at the group stage continues a frustrating run for a side widely tipped as contenders.
Australia remain among the favourites, drawing on a settled top order and all-round strength. Attention now turns to the semi-final line-up, where the remaining sides prepare for the knockout phase.
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