The India Womens National Cricket Team vs Australia Womens National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal shows a match that was decided by only five runs. Australia finished on 172/4 in 20 overs while India reached 167/8 after a chase.
The match was played on 23 February 2023 at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Beth Mooney and Meg Lanning helped Australia build a total. Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues then brought India back into the contest after wickets.
This article covers that semifinal with complete batting tables, bowling figures, fall of wickets and the important moments that shaped the result.
India Womens National Cricket Team vs Australia Womens National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Overview
Australia chose to bat after winning the toss. India needed 173 runs to win. Australia defended their total and secured a place in the final.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 |
| Match | semifinal |
| Date | 23 February 2023 |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Format | T20 International |
| India captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Australia captain | Meg Lanning |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to bat |
| Australia total | 172/4 in 20 overs |
| India total | 167/8 in 20 overs |
| Result | Australia won by five runs |
| Player of the Match | Ashleigh Gardner |
Australia Women’s Innings
Australia’s innings developed in stages. The openers established a foundation. Mooney made a century and Gardner supplied a quick contribution before Lanning finished strongly.
Australia Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | st Richa Ghosh b Radha Yadav | 25 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Beth Mooney | c Shafali Verma b Shikha Pandey | 54 | 37 | 7 | 1 |
| Meg Lanning | Not out | 49 | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | b Deepti Sharma | 31 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Grace Harris | b Shikha Pandey | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Ellyse Perry | Not | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 4. 2 Wides, 1 no-ball and 1 leg bye.
Total: 172/4 in 20 overs.
Did not bat: Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown and Jess Jonassen.
India Women Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs conceded | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Shikha Pandey | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Radha Yadav | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Sneh Rana | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Shikha Pandey was India’s leading wicket-taker. She dismissed Mooney and Harris. Radha removed Healy and Deepti bowled Gardner.
Australia’s Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter dismissed | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Healy | 52/1 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Beth Mooney | 88/2 | 11.5 |
| 3 | Ashleigh Gardner | 141/3 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Grace Harris | 148/4 | 18.3 |
How Australia Built Their Total
Mooney Provided the Foundation
Beth Mooney’s 54 from 37 balls was Australia’s individual score. She shared a 52‑run opening partnership with Healy. Continued after her opening partner was stumped.
Her seven fours and one six helped Australia keep the innings moving without needing to take risks.
Gardner Increased the Scoring Rate
Ashleigh Gardner scored 31 from 18 balls hitting five boundaries. Her attacking play added momentum. Eased the pressure, on Lanning to provide all the acceleration.
Although Deepti dismissed Gardner her short innings had already made a difference.
Lanning Stayed Until the Finish
Meg Lanning remained unbeaten on 49 from 34 balls. She helped Australia turn an innings into a challenging total.
In a match decided by five runs those closing contributions became particularly important.
India Women’s Innings
India’s chase began with setbacks. Three early wickets left the order needing to rebuild while keeping the required scoring rate manageable.
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | lbw b Megan Schutt | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Smriti Mandhana | lbw b Ashleigh Gardner | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Yastika Bhatia | Run out. Grace Harris | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | c Alyssa Healy b Darcie Brown | 43 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Run out. Gardner/Healy | 52 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| Richa Ghosh | c Tahlia McGrath b Darcie Brown | 14 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Deepti Sharma | Not | 20 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Sneh Rana | b Jess Jonassen | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Radha Yadav | c Ellyse Perry b Ashleigh Gardner | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shikha Pandey | Not | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 11. 9 Wides and 2 no-balls.
Total: 167/8 in 20 overs.
Did not bat: Renuka Singh Thakur.
Australia Women Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs conceded | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| Megan Schutt | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Darcie Brown | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Ellyse Perry | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jess Jonassen | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Georgia Wareham | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tahlia McGrath | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Darcie Brown took two wickets for 18 runs, a performance with very economical bowling. Gardner also claimed two wickets. Schutt and Jonassen each claimed one wicket.
India’s Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter dismissed | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shafali Verma | 11/1 | 1.3 |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana | 15/2 | 2.2 |
| 3 | Yastika Bhatia | 28/3 | 3.4 |
| 4 | Jemimah Rodrigues | 97/4 | 10.2 |
| 5 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 133/5 | 14.4 |
| 6 | Richa Ghosh | 135/6 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Sneh Rana | 157/7 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Radha Yadav | 162/8 | 19.4 |
How India Challenged the Target
Early Wickets Made the Chase Difficult
India fell to 28 for 3 in the over. Shafali was dismissed lbw Smriti was dismissed lbw. Yastika was run out.
The next partnership had to protect the remaining wickets and score quickly to keep the target within reach.
Jemimah and Harmanpreet Rebuilt
Jemimah and Harmanpreet added 69 runs for the wicket. Their attacking batting brought India back into contention.
Jemimah scored 43 from 24 balls, including six fours. Harmanpreet continued after Jemimah’s dismissal. Reached a half-century giving India a realistic chance of completing the chase.
Harmanpreet’s Run‑Out Changed the Match
Harmanpreet was run out for 52 while attempting a run. Her bat was caught on the surface before she could make her ground.
India were 133 for 5. Losing the established captain changed the task for the remaining batters. Richa’s dismissal soon afterwards made the finish harder.
Key Moments That Decided the Result
Brown Broke Important Partnerships
Brown removed Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh. These wickets prevented India from carrying settled partnerships into the overs.
Australia Saved Valuable Runs
Australia’s fielding mattered alongside bowling. Ellyse Perry’s boundary‑saving dive was one example of efforts that become significant in a close result.
Gardner Contributed in Both Innings
Gardner scored 31 runs and took 2 for 37 earning the Player of the Match award. Gardner’s contribution with both bat and ball helped Australia hold their advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won this India Women vs Australia Women match?
Australia won by five runs in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal.
What were the final scores?
Australia made 172 for 4 while India finished on 167 for 8. Both teams played 20 overs.
Who scored the runs for India?
Harmanpreet Kaur led India’s scoring with 52 from 34 balls.
Who scored the runs for Australia?
Beth Mooney made 54 from 37 balls.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Ashleigh Gardner received the award.
Is this the India Women vs Australia Women scorecard?
No. This article covers the match played on 23 February 2023.
Conclusion
The India womens cricket team, vs Australia womens national cricket team match scorecard shows how a close semifinal changed across both innings.
Australia built their total through Mooney, Lanning and Gardner. India responded through Harmanpreet and Jemimah. Late wickets interrupted the chase.
Australia’s bowling and fielding secured a five‑run victory with the result remaining uncertain until the closing deliveries.
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