Sun Oct 13 15:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Australia Women Defeat India Women by 9 Runs in a Thrilling T20 World Cup Match

**Sharjah, UAE:** Australia Women emerged victorious in a nail-biting encounter against India Women in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, securing a 9-run win.

Australia, after winning the toss, posted a challenging target of 152 runs in their 20 overs, despite losing 8 wickets. Opener Grace Harris led the way with a well-compiled 40 runs.

In pursuit of the target, India got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. While Harmanpreet Kaur (54*) displayed her usual resilience, the Indian team ultimately fell short, ending their innings on 143/7.

Early on, India’s chase seemed promising. Opener Shefali Verma (20) and Smriti Mandhana (6) gave a solid start, putting on 26 runs for the first wicket. However, the dismissal of both openers triggered a collapse, leaving India reeling at 41/2 in the powerplay.

Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues (16) tried to resurrect the innings, but Rodrigues’s departure at 67/3 put India on the back foot.

While Harmanpreet and Dipti Sharma (29) revived the chase with a 63-run partnership, the required run rate kept climbing. Eventually, India fell short by 9 runs, leaving Australia to celebrate their win.

The match was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the talent and tenacity of both teams. The victory for Australia keeps them in contention for a spot in the semi-finals, while India will be looking to bounce back in their next encounter.

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