India captures third place after thrilling victory

India sealed third-place at the ICC Women’s World Cup after a tremendous three-wicket victory over Australia.

In a repeat of the 2005 Final, Australia stumbled its way to 144 all out, in a rain affected innings, with only Karen Rolton (52) and Lisa Sthalekar (30) making any score of note.

India’s bowling display was extremely impressive from the first over, when Jhulan Goswami bowled Leah Poulton, with the wickets shared around the Indian attack.

Sthalekar and Erin Osborne then combined to put India in all kinds of trouble at 104-7, but a 41-run partnership between Rumeli Dhar (24 not out) and Jhulan Goswami (18 not out) helped the side to a brilliant victory.

This was India’s second consecutive victory over Australia, having also beaten them in the Super Six stages.

ICC Women's World Cup 2009  News- Saturday, March 21, 2009 3:56:01 AM