Despite key injuries, tight finishes and threatening weather, Australia has overcome incredible odds to meet arch-rivals India in a must-see spectacle in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final, LIVE this Sunday, March 8th from 5:30pm AEDT on 9GEM and 9Now, and available in HD on 9GEM HD (channel 95).

The Final for this year’s tournament appropriately falls on International Women’s Day, where an attempt will be underway at the iconic MCG to break the record for the highest attendance at a women’s sporting event – an endeavor made all the more possible with International megastar Katy Perry providing the entertainment.

With the hopes and expectations of the nation upon their shoulders, the no.1 ranked women’s T20 side in the world got the job done last night after a nail-biting semi-final win over South Africa. Injured star Ellyse Perry looked on as courageous captain Meg Lanning led by example with the bat scoring an unbeaten 49, while star bowler Megan Schutt dominated with the ball to hand the home side a memorable victory.

They will face India in the final, who earlier in the evening advanced over the lower-ranked England side after torrential rain prevented play at the SCG. The same fate almost befell the Aussies before a miraculous halt in the downpour allowed a limited-overs contest to take place.

The Aussies will be searching for a measure of revenge, with their lone loss in the tournament being at the hands of the Indians in the opening game.

Coverage of the final will be hosted by James Bracey, with analysis from former Australian star Julia Price, and former captain Mark Taylor.
The action will be called by some of the biggest names from the world of cricket, including Mel Jones, Michael Clarke, Lisa Sthalekar, Nasser Hussain and Isa Guha.

For further information, please contact Nine publicity:

Jason Evans
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jaevans@nine.com.au