“It could have gone either way”

Australia had been good within the chase as skipper Meg Lanning top-scored with 97. Alyssa Healy scored 72 off 65 opening the innings and featured in a first-wicket stand of 121 with Rachael Haynes (43 off 53). Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney additionally chipped in with cameos as Australia chased down the goal with three balls in hand.

Following the file chase, Australia certified for the final 4 stage of the occasion whereas India’s probabilities had been dented severely after their third loss. Talking after the defeat, Bhatia mentioned, “They (Australia) have been enjoying excellent cricket, everybody of their group takes duty.”

“It was Meg Lanning (97) who simply took it on herself to take the group over the road. Her intent was fairly clear from the start, although she acquired out. Nonetheless, we got here fairly shut, it might have gone both method, we might have crossed the road,” she added.

Despite the fact that India misplaced to Australia, Bhatia claimed that the in-form group are beatable. She commented, “It is nothing like they can not be overwhelmed. We are able to do it for positive. Our group is admittedly good, we are able to do it within the semis or finals. I believe it was a defendable whole. Credit score to the Aussie batters the way in which they began. Healy and Hyanes began aggressively.”

The teen conceded that India would have favored to take extra wickets within the energy play however Australia performed rather well. “That (early wickets) would have turned the sport however they performed rather well,” she mentioned.

Indianow should win each their remaining two matches to hope of qualifying for the semis. They may face Bangladesh at Hamilton on Tuesday and South Africa on March 27 of their final league sport.

–By A Cricket Correspondent