Australia have been imperious within the event thus far, however their preparations for this sport have been hampered by accidents to Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck.
Quick bowler Vlaeminck is out of the event with a dislocated shoulder however Healy – who arrived on the stadium on crutches – has not been dominated out and can proceed to have a foot damage assessed.
However such is Australia’s power in depth these accidents didn’t disrupt their seemingly unstoppable march in direction of a seventh Girls’s T20 World Cup title.
The Southern Stars have been diminished to 17-2 when Renuka Singh Thakur eliminated Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham in successive balls, just for Harris and McGrath placed on 62 for the third wicket.
One other wobble noticed Australia slip from 79-2 to 101-5 however Perry and Phoebe Litchfield, whose 15 from 9 balls included a booming six over sq. leg, helped them end with a flourish.
India started aggressively and reached 41-2 on the finish of the powerplay, forward of the place Australia have been on the similar stage.
They have been smothered by Australia’s spinners within the center overs earlier than a fourth-wicket partnership price 63 between Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma, who hit 29 from 25, raised hopes of a spectacular win.
Regardless of falling simply quick, India may nonetheless attain the semi-finals. But when they’re eradicated it is going to be their performances earlier within the event and never right here that did the harm.
