'You've made Australia proud...again!'

Viv Richards, Australia's prime minister, Mithali Raj and many more on Australia's triumph and India's promise

08-Mar-2020

A record crowd for a women's cricket match turned out at the MCG. Hosts and defending champions Australia turned up and bossed the final against India, clinching their fifth T20 World Cup trophy.

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Unbelievable girls!! Amazing effort to win the T20 World Cup after having to face so many challenges. A truly great team, your standards have been world leading and you deserve every bit of success that comes with it!!

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Impressive final performance from @AusWomenCricket saved their best for last. Congratulations to all involved you've made Australia proud...again! #AUSvIND #WorldCupFinal
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 8, 2020

Congratulations @AusWomenCricket on winning yet another T20 title. You have brilliant. Savour the moment! #T20WorldCup https://t.co/DT4PF6ebSz
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 8, 2020

Yes team!!!!
Congratulations!#WorldCupFinal #WT20WC
— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) March 8, 2020

Today is #IWD2020. We'd like to start by saluting everyone at the #T20WorldCup.
The aim was to #FilltheMCG. 90,000 people, watching women's sport. It looks AMAZING. pic.twitter.com/69gWQMjIZN
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) March 8, 2020

So proud of how Melbourne showcases sporting events. @mcg looked a picture. Katy Perry was awesome. And both Teams will never forget such a big day for International Women's cricket!
Congrats to all involved. Women's cricket has arrived now. https://t.co/YTDUoj5a4m
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) March 8, 2020

An amazing night at the G. A record 86,174 there to watch Meg Lanning and the Aussies bringing home a fifth women's title on Int'l womens day. Congrats to Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney on stunning performances. Commiserations to India, have no doubt that @narendramodi is proud.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) March 8, 2020

Congratulations @AusWomenCricket on winning the #T20WorldCup To the @BCCIWomen team,we all are very proud of your achievement. Really enjoyed the way you all played throughout the tournament. Good luck for your future matches.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 8, 2020

India's unbeaten run in the tournament came to an end in the final.

Our girls gave their everything, just had one bad day but it was so wonderful to see the way in which they played barring today .Wishing them better luck next time. Congratulations to Australia on winning the #T20WorldCup
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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

India lost only one game in the tournament. So did Australia. Both teams lost to each other. India beat Aus in the tournament opener. Australia beat India in the finals. Such is life.... #WT20WC #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 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

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

I know how tough it is to be so close to that World Cup & not win it. But chin up, girls! It's not about the result, but about the generation you've inspired. You had a campaign you can be very proud of!
Also congratulations Australia, a much deserved win.#INDvsAUS #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/5ekr5Y9yvS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 8, 2020

Alyssa Healy set the tone in the final with a 30-ball fifty - a record in a World Cup final - en route to a 39-ball 75. In the stands at the MCG was her husband Mitchell Starc, who had played in the 2015 World Cup final at the MCG .

Instead of being overawed by the expectation of a home World Cup final at a packed MCG, Australia have thrived on it. Healy calmed the nerves early. India looked intimidated unfortunately. They will learn from it one hopes.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) March 8, 2020

Imagining Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc chatting over their cornflakes.

"Oh hey, remember when you dominated a World Cup Final at the MCG, winning it for Australia before the opposition caught breath?"

"Yeah. Remember when you did too?"

"Yeah. More toast?"#T20WorldCup
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) March 8, 2020

One of the finest knocks that I've seen in a World Cup Final. Men and Women included. Top class. Alyssa Healy #AusvInd #WT20WC
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 8, 2020

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