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The much awaited finals of 2023 T20 World Cup Final was scheduled in Cape Town. Australia won the 6th title and 2nd in a row. With this win, Australian skipper Meg Lanning become the captain with most number i.e 5 of ICC trophies preceded by Ricky Ponting (4) and MS Dhoni (3).
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Australia Inning | 2023 T20 World Cup Final
Australia won the toss and skipper Meg Lanning choose to bat first. Her decision was proved correct as they got a considerable start by their opener Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney. They added 36 runs in first 5 overs. Later Middle order played up to the expectation and put a handsome total of 156/6 on the board to chase. Some key Highlights are,
—Alyssa Healy 18 (4X3) and Beth Mooney 74* (4X9, 6X1) added 36 runs for opening partnership.
–For Second Wicket, Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner 29 (4X2, 6X2) added 46 runs.
—Beth Mooney hit her 18 half century in T20 career.
–Tough the middle order fail to accelerate the inning but they still added 53 runs in last 35 balls.
–South African skipper tried 6 bowlers but only Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne kapp were able to disturb the batsman.
—Shabnim Ismail took 2 wickets with 1 over maiden at the expense of 26 runs in her 4 over spell.
—Marizanne kapp took 2 wickets at the expense of 35 runs in her complete spell.
–Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba took 1 wicket each.
South Africa Inning | 2023 T20 World Cup Final
South Africa got the target of 157 to won the 2023 T20 World Cup Final. South African openers came on the pitch to win their first ever T20 World Cup. But the start they got was not the anticipated one. Opener Tazmin Brits 10 (4X1) dismissed early, she never was seem settle on the pitch as she took 17 balls to score 10 runs.
This lead to a slow start, SA made only 17 runs in first 5 overs at the loss of 1 wicket. Besides Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon none were able to bat comfortable. In last 6 overs, SA needed 69 runs to win and had 7 wickets in hand but the wickets were falling continuously and in end SA lost the match by 19 runs. Some key Highlights are,
–Opener Tazmin Brits 10 (4X1) and Laura Wolvaardt 61 (4×5, 6X3) made 17 runs for opening partnership.
–For second wicket Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne kapp 11 (4X2) added 31 runs.
–The biggest partnership of 55 runs was made between Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon 25 (4X2, 6X1).
–Though Australian bowlers were not able to take the wickets but they kept run rate in check, Megan Schutt (4 Overs, 23 runs, 1 wkt), Ashleigh Gardner (4 Overs, 20 runs, 1 wkt) and Darcie Brown (4 Overs, 25 runs, 1 wkt) were the key performer.
—Laura Wolvaardt (230) is the highest run scorer of the tournament.
Player of the Match and Series | 2023 T20 World Cup Final
Australia won the 2023 T20 World Cup 4th time and 2nd time in a row. Beth Mooney for her match winning performance of 74* (53 balls, 4X9, 6×1) awarded with the Player of the Match. Ashleigh Gardner for her all round performance (110 runs, 10 wkts) in the World Cup is awarded with Player of the Series.
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