As Australia beats South Africa by 19 runs to win the World Cup, there are huge yellow hugs on the field.
ICC T20 Women's World Cup: Australia vs South Africa
Chloe Tryon looks distraught, while the Aussies are radiant. "A huge thank you to the crowd for creating such an incredible atmosphere," says Ellyse Perry, as the Newlands stadium remains full and buzzing. Gardner gets the honor of delivering the final over, and despite Jafta and de Klerk's efforts, Australia's team swarms around the ball. Jafta pulls a single from the final delivery, and Australia wins the World Cup once again!
Ash Gardner has been named the Player of the Tournament, earning more recognition for her exceptional performance with 10 wickets and 110 runs at an average of 36.66. "My main focus was to put my team in winning positions," she says. "I am immensely proud of our group and our efforts to grow globally as individuals. Representing my country is an incredibly fun experience."
Meanwhile, Beth Mooney is the Player of the Match, having scored an impressive 74 not out. "I was certainly not calm out there, despite faking it," she admits. "The crowd was amazing, even if most of them weren't cheering for us. I was tough on myself and didn't think I had scored enough, but it's important not to judge the wicket until both teams have batted on it."
Conclusion:
Laura Wolvaardt, who earned the title of World Cup's leading run scorer, expresses her gratitude for being part of such an incredible tournament. "This is my home ground, and I want to thank all the fans who came out today and filled Newlands. We didn't get off to a great start with the bat, but I'm still proud of what we achieved. The crowd was amazing, and it's an experience I'll never forget."
