ICC T20 World Cup: AP CM YS Jagan Hails Indian Women’s Team

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy hailed the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their performance in the T20 World Cup.

Taking to twitter the Chief Minsiter said,"Kudos to the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their remarkable performance in the T20WorldCup. Defeat is just one stepping stone away from success. We are immensely proud of how far you have come, & you have a long way to go! Congratulations to the Australian team, he wrote in his message.

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A record-breaking attendance for a women's cricket match of 86,174 watched on as Australia downed first-time finalists India by 85 runs at the MCG on Sunday.

Australia put on display a clinical performance to beat India by 85 runs and win their fifth T20 World Cup title in front of a packed home crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the finals.

After electing to bat first, Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy slammed aggressive half centuries as the reigning champions posted 184/4 in 20 overs. Chasing a stiff 185 for victory, India were never in the chase and were skittled out for just 99 in 19.1 overs. (With imputs from IANS)

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