Women’s T20 WC: India enter maiden final after washout due to rain

India have qualified for the final of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup after their semi-final clash against England got washed out at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Persistent rain since morning delayed the toss and eventually the semi-final had to be called off without a ball being bowled.

India have made it to their first-ever T20 World Cup final by virtue of finishing at the top of the points table in Group A with eight points. After defeating defending champions Australia in the opening game. They registered comprehensive wins against Bangladesh, New Zealand and Sri Lanka to finish the group at the top. England, on the other hand, had finished Group B at the second spot with six points.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed disappointment after the game got cancelled and said: “It is unfortunate not to get a game due to the weather. But that’s how the rules go. In future, it would be nice to have a reserve day. From day one, we knew that we have to win all the games because if in case we don’t get any play in the semi-finals, it will be hard for us.”

Harmanpreet also credited the team for their comprehensive wins in the group stage and hoped they would be able to replicate the performance in the final to be played at the MCG on Sunday, which co-incides with the International Women’s Day. India will face the winner of the other semi-final between Australia and South Africa to be played at the same venue.