The tension on the Australian players’ faces was palpable as the match slipped away from them. However, disaster struck India in the 15th over when Harmanpreet Kaur’s bat became stuck in the grass just inches from the batting crease, resulting in her unfortunate runout.
Meg Lanning and her women saw an opportunity and seized it with both hands. They bowled according to their field and forced the Indian batters to play risky shots, resulting in India’s surrender.
Ultimately, India suffered one of its most heartbreaking defeats, falling five runs short of the target despite having the five-time champions on the verge of victory for the majority of the run chase.
Following the match, former India opener Virender Sehwag shared a split image of both heartbreaking runouts that ultimately knocked India out of the marquee tournament.
A dejected Indian fan was heartbroken by the runout and wondered why it kept happening to the Indian cricket team.
Despite the runout, India was in a good position to win the match, but Australia’s bowlers and fielders brought their A game and capitalised on the opportunity, advancing to yet another T20 World Cup final.
