‘Women’s cricket is going on a different level’ – Former captain heaps praise after India Women’s iconic win over Australia

Anjum Chopra believes that India‘s thrilling victory over Australia in the second Twenty20 International on Sunday, December 11, is a clear sign that women’s cricket in the nation is moving to a new level. In the Super Over at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, India Women defeated Australia Women. Australia scored 187/1 in its opening innings while India finished on 187/5 before outperforming the guests in the Super Over.

A sizable crowd watched the exciting game, and the viewership figures for the live stream were also very positive. Chopra shared her thoughts on her YouTube channel about the energy and excitement that surrounded the second Twenty20 International.

“With the win in the 2nd T20I, they (Indian team) have brought a feeling in India that women’s cricket is going on a different level, especially when we play on good pitches and in front of packed stadiums. It’s up to the fans to keep supporting them and fill up the stadium again at Brabourne for the next match,” she said.

Chopra said that the hosts did well to overcome the horrors of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) final while commenting on India Women’s incredible victory. “During the second T20I, India would have had memories of the Commonwealth Games at the back of their minds. They would not have wanted to lose this time and they decided that even if they went down, it would be by giving a tough fight. This approach of the Indian team won hearts,” she stated.

It is not fair to make changes after one game: Anjum Chopra

India Women’s victory in the second T20I has caused a lot of euphoria, but Chopra has urged the home team to play consistently in the other three matches as well. She does not anticipate the team changing all that much either.

“The job is not done. There are three matches still to go. I don’t see any changes in the Indian team. The same players featured in the first two T20Is. It is not fair to make changes after one game. Devika Vaidya batted well in the 2nd T20I. Her contribution of 11 runs took some pressure off Richa Ghosh because she hit some good strokes.

“There are some questions over Meghna Singh, but I would still want the Indian team to persist with her because we do not have fast bowling options,” she added.