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'If It Was Men's Team...' - Netizens Troll Manjrekar For Praising India After Australia Defeat

Fans react to Sanjay Manjrekar’s Tweet (Source: @Kohliforlife_18/x.com, @bhai_cric_he/x.com)Fans react to Sanjay Manjrekar’s Tweet (Source: @Kohliforlife_18/x.com, @bhai_cric_he/x.com)

India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign suffered a significant blow as they were edged out by Australia in a do-or-die clash, leaving them on the verge of their earliest tournament exit. After reaching at least the semi-finals in each of the last three editions and making it to the finals in 2020, this potential group-stage elimination marks a disappointing setback for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. 

The loss was a particularly hard pill to swallow, as India had put up a spirited chase against the well-rounded Australian side. On a challenging pitch, India’s resilience brought them close to the target but ultimately fell short, that reflected the need for greater depth and consistency within the squad.

Sanjay Manjrekar’s Tweet Criticised 

Despite the loss, the Indian captain's resilient knock drew admiration from former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, who praised the Indian team’s efforts on social media. In a tweet that stirred a wave of reactions, he wrote, “No other team other than India would have come so close to the big target Aus set on a difficult pitch. I say, well done India! And again what a star Harman is!”

While Manjrekar’s tweet aimed to highlight India's commendable fight, especially by Harmanpreet, it drew sharp criticism from disappointed fans. Many took to social media to express their frustration with what they felt was an overly optimistic assessment of the team’s performance. 

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India Struggle Against Formidable Australia

The match saw early promise for India, with Shafali Verma delivering a fiery 13-ball 21 that gave India an aggressive start in pursuit of Australia’s formidable total. However, a collapse among the top order left India struggling. 

Harmanpreet Kaur held the innings together, and with Deepti Sharma’s assistance, the two formed a half-century partnership to revive India's hopes. But another sudden collapse left Harmanpreet isolated in the middle, facing a mounting required run rate as wickets tumbled at the other end. 

As the tournament progresses, India’s hopes of staying alive hinge on the outcome Pakistan and New Zealand. For now, the loss has raised important questions about the team’s future and highlighted areas that need to be strengthened, especially in terms of batting depth and handling pressure in crucial moments.