India eliminated from T20 World Cup after loss to Australia; England to face South Africa
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India were knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage after a six-wicket defeat by Australia at Lord’s, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals. On a dramatic day, South Africa first beat Bangladesh to leave India needing a win against unbeaten Australia to progress. India looked well placed when captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 56 from 27 balls to lift their total to 170-4, and they reduced Australia to 68-3 in the 10th over of the chase. However, Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner combined for a partnership of 100 from 59 balls to take Australia to the brink of victory. Australia won with one over to spare, silencing the Indian crowd. Australia will play West Indies in the first semi-final on Tuesday, while England and South Africa meet at The Oval on Thursday. India, who were looking to add the 20-over crown to their 50-over World Cup win last year, head home early.
What’s reported
India were knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage after a six-wicket defeat by Australia.
South Africa beat Bangladesh earlier in the day, leaving India needing a win against Australia to progress.
India scored 170-4 in 20 overs; Australia reached 172-4 in 19 overs.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 56 from 27 balls; Ellyse Perry scored 56 from 38 balls; Ash Gardner scored 53 not out from 29 balls.
Australia won with one over to spare.
Australia will play West Indies in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 14:30 BST.
England and South Africa meet at The Oval on Thursday at 18:30 BST.
India’s defeat was their fourth successive exit at the hands of Australia in Women’s T20 World Cups.
Key figures
Harmanpreet Kaur (India captain)
Ellyse Perry (Australia player)
Ash Gardner (Australia player)
Jemimah Rodrigues (India player)
Phoebe Litchfield (Australia player)
Beth Mooney (Australia player)
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa captain)
Annerie Dercksen (South Africa player)
Marizanne Kapp (South Africa player)
Sobhana Mostary (Bangladesh player)
Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh captain)
Sources: BBC News
