Emotions ran high, not only on the field but on social media as well with fans taking to micro-blogging platform Twitter to express their emotions following India’s crushing defeat in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia. While some were proud of the Indian players to have played with all their hearts, others congratulated the Aussies for their dominating show in the summit clash.
From former cricketers to current Indian players, everyone shared their thoughts after the grand finale in MCG.
Proud of all the efforts put in by the Indian Women's Cricket Team throughout their #T20WorldCup campaign. I'm confident that you girls will bounce back stronger than ever. 🙌 @BCCIWomen
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 8, 2020
Till a few years ago, nobody could have imagined that a billion eyes would be glued to Women’s Cricket World Cup
Cups will come & go, but today is a victory for each & every INDIAN GIRL who dared to defy odds & societal barriers! #SheInspiresUs 🇮🇳
Congrats to Australia!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 8, 2020
Never be let down. You have been amazing throughout and you'll shall have the trophy at your hand one day. Keep believing! @BCCIWomen https://t.co/q7FE5gwhDF
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 8, 2020
Congratulations to Australia for winning the @T20WorldCup. It was a tough day for #TeamIndia. Our team is young and will grow into a solid unit. You have inspired many across the globe. We are proud of you. Keep working hard and never lose hope. It will happen one day.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/RrH1dLqkBW
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 8, 2020
The Indian women's team should be proud of what they have acheived. No shame in losing to a better side. Young side and I see a bright future ahead for them #T20WorldCup #INDvAUS
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 8, 2020
Gutted by the result today . Nonetheless the girls have had a wonderful #T20WorldCup campaign . I congratulate the T20 captain @ImHarmanpreet and the girls. Well done . Request everyone to continue supporting women’s cricket . Only great things are in store.
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 8, 2020
We are proud of our 🇮🇳@BCCIWomen you all played great cricket.. congratulations women @CricketAus team for winning the World Cup .. our girls will bounce back stronger… big positive for India #ShefaliVarma 💪💪 #sixerqueen #ICCWomensT20WorldCup2020
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 8, 2020
Really proud of the team for entertaining us and the way they played in the entire tournament. This #TeamIndia has a bright future and they will certainly come back stronger. 🇮🇳👍🏼
Keep believing!@BCCIWomen @BCCI @T20WorldCup @ICC
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) March 8, 2020
Australia claimed their fifth Women’s T20 World Cup, destroying India by 85 runs in front of 86,174 spectators at the MCG on Sunday, March 08.
They began the tournament in shaky fashion, but the Aussies saved their best for last with a clinical all-round performance against a shellshocked Indian side playing in their first final.
Brief Score: Australia 184 for 4 (Beth Mooney 78*, Alyssa Healy 75, Deepti Sharma 2-38) beat India 99 all out (Deepti Sharma 33, Megan Schutt 4-18, Jess Jonassen 3-20) by 85 runs.
