3. AUS vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final
AUS-W vs NZ-W in the 2nd Semi-Final
The Trans-Tasman rivalry was it again when Australia just managed to get past the New Zealand side in a close encounter in the second semi-final.
Put into bat, the White-Ferns reached 144 for the loss of seven wickets with a half-century knock from skipper Sophie Devine. Megan Schutt was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets to her name. The Aussie side got off to a troubling start losing batters Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning within five overs with just 28 on the board.
However, some good fightback from Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath ensured Australia stayed in the game. With nine required from the last 12 deliveries, the match was finished on the third ball of the final over, knocking White-Ferns out of gold match contention.
2. ENG vs IND, 1st Semi-Final
Smriti Mandhana's fiery 61 from 32 deliveries gave India a headstart in the first semi-final against England. Jemimah Rodrigues too chipped in with her valiant 44 to help India notch up 164 losing five wickets.
England started the chase well with 58/1 after the end of the powerplay but began to crumble after some good fielding from the Indian side, running out their three important batters in Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver and Amy Jones.
Fourteen were required from the English side in the final six balls, but an excellent over from Sneh Rana ensured India won by a meagre margin of 4 runs.
1. IND-W vs AUS-W, Final
It speaks about the tournament's quality when the event's final is considered one of the best matches.
Australia opted to bat in the all-important clash and scored 161 losing eight wickets. Beth Mooney was again the show's star from Australia, adding 61 to the total. India lost two wickets for 22 inside three overs when skipper Harmanpreet Kaur walked to bat, racking up an outstanding 65 in a high-pressure match.
India looked all set to clinch the Gold when the batting collapse happened, causing India to lose the last eight wickets for just 34 runs and hence, handing Australia the prized medal.