Cricket world lauds Australian women’s team, runners-up South Africa win hearts

Cape Town. The cricket world applauded the Australian women’s team after winning an unprecedented sixth T20 World Cup title. Hosts South Africa suffered a 19-run defeat at the packed Newlands Stadium here on Sunday. The Australian team, led by Meg Lanning, successfully defended the target of 157 runs to win another world title. Former Ashes-winning England captain Michael Vaughan was among the first to react to the Australian team’s achievement. Cricketer-turned-commentator Vaughan posted on his Twitter handle, “Australia women’s team is fantastic.”

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Former West Indies fast bowler and now commentator Ian Bishop said, “The Australian women’s team is very strong and has been for such a long time. Deserved to be champions once again. Glad to see that South Africa is going in the right direction. Former Zimbabwe fast bowler-turned-commentator Pomi Mbangwa tweeted, “What a day! Great atmosphere at Newlands. Congratulations and best wishes to Australia. “Australia has previously won the T20 World Cup title in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2020 as well. Meanwhile, West Indies won the title in 2016 by defeating Australia in India. Australia’s women’s team has also won the World Cup in ODI format in 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013 and 2022. Former UAE captain Ahmed Raza wrote, “When you watch Australia play in these big tournaments, their dominance is clearly visible and to beat them you have to avoid any mistakes on the day.” .

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South Africa played well throughout the tournament after the first loss.” England left-arm spinner Alexandra Hartley posted on her Twitter: “Australia have shown again why they are the greatest team of all time. Congratulations to Australia. South Africa, you have created history, which is enough to be proud of. Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal wrote, “The strong Australian team – Meg Lanning reigns again.” Congratulations to Australian women’s cricket. Much of the credit for Australia’s success goes to their world number two batsman Beth Mooney, who scored an unbeaten 74 in the final to take the team to 156 for six. Mooney was named player of the match. Comparing her to England all-rounder Ben Stokes, former spinner Monty Panesar wrote, “What Beth Mooney and Ben Stokes have in common are big opportunities and World Cup finalists.” Lisa Sthalekar said, “Mooney is trusted by the Australian women’s cricket team.” South Africa’s defeat means the team’s wait for its first world title at the senior level continues. Former men’s team captain Graeme Smith was full of praise for his team. He wrote, “The women’s team did South Africa proud, giving it their all against an incredible Australian team. Congratulations to the Australia T20 Women’s World Cup team. “On this, former veteran player AB de Villiers wrote,” Proud.