In the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, India faced defeat by five runs against Australia. With this defeat, the Indian team’s dream of winning the title was shattered. The reason behind the loss of the Indian team in the final match was the runout of captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
There has been an uproar over the runout of Harmanpreet Kaur. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur had said after the match that how she was run out was miserable. However, Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy disagrees with this. Alyssa Healy has raised questions about Harmanpreet Kaur in this whole matter. Alyssa believes that Harmanpreet Kaur did not try to reach the crease.
Harmanpreet Kaur Run Out Controversy
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Alyssa Healy said this is a strange case in a video ABC Sports shared. Harmanpreet can say that she was unlucky. But I believe her effort was lacking; she probably could have reached the crease. It was just a matter of two meters if she made an honest effort. We have no qualms about it.
Alyssa Healy said, You can say you’ve been unlucky your whole life, but it’s usually about the effort and energy put in at the time. It’s something we talk about, especially during the game. It’s about getting the better of the opposition in those little basics, and that’s how big tournaments can be won. I think we are doing it very well.
“Harmanpreet can say all she likes that it was so unlucky.” ?
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It’s enjoyable, says Healy. Belinda Clark later messaged me, saying, Well done for dropping the bails. It’s pretty interesting because I don’t drop balls in that situation. It was a waste of time, and I must put them back. But for some reason, I felt the need to remove the bails, and it was like a weird moment where I looked at the umpire and said I think it’s out.
During that match, Harmanpreet Kaur was run out in the 15th over of the Indian innings in an attempt to take the second run. During that time, Harmanpreet’s bat got stuck, and Alyssa Healy ran her out on Gardner’s throw.
Harmanpreet said after the end of the match, Can’t feel more unlucky than this. With the partnership with Jemima, we got into a rhythm. Nothing could be more unfortunate than the way I got run out. We are happy to make such an effort and take the match to the last over.
