Australia defeated South Africa by 19 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 final, at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Sunday. Chasing a target of 157 runs, South Africa reached 137/6 in 20 overs, with Laura Wolvaardt's half-century going in vain. Australia's bowlers were in good form, with Megan Schutt, Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown and Jess Jonassen taking a wicket each. Earlier, Beth Mooney smacked an unbeaten knock of 74 runs off 53 balls, packed with nine fours and a six, as Australia posted 156/6 in 20 overs. Meanwhile, Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp were in brilliant form and bagged two wickets each. The win also helped Australia win their third consecutive T20 World Cup title, their sixth overall.
Aus-W : 156/6(20 overs)
SA-W : 137/6(20 overs)
Australia won by 19 runs.
Player of the match - Beth Mooney(Aus-W) : 74(53)
Player of the Tournament - Ashleigh Gardner (Aus-W).
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