IND-W vs AUS-W | Twitter reacts after Molineux’s blunder gifts India a run-out after dropped catch

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

10/13/2024

During intense pressure, one should remain calm and composed and not make mistakes. But Sophie Molineux failed to do this in the World T20 game against India at Sharjah when she and Phoebe Litchfield got caught in a chaotic mix-up that resulted in a run-out after a dropped catch.

Australia lost early wickets to Renuka Singh Thakur but recovered through a 62-run partnership between Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath, reaching 65/2 by the 10th over. McGrath and Harris were dismissed, but Ellyse Perry helped stabilise the innings, taking Australia to 91/3 in 13 overs. Despite losing Ashleigh Gardner, Perry continued to build a partnership with Phoebe Litchfield, with Australia at 101/5 in 15 overs. However, after Perry's departure, there came a moment when Litchfield and Sophie Molineux were caught in a mix-up following a dropped catch, which led to Molineux being run out.

On the fifth ball of the 20th over, Shreyanka Patil bowled a short delivery that turned outside off stump. Molineux read the line well and aimed to loft it over the backward point. However, she mistimed the shot, sending the ball high into the air straight to Jemimah Rodrigues. Despite diving, Rodrigues couldn't hold on to the catch. Amidst the chaos, the Aussie pair took a single, and Molineux pushed for a second run, but Litchfield hesitated. Rodrigues quickly threw the ball to Patil, who collected it and whipped off the bails to dismiss Molineux. The incident also sparked plenty of reactions on Twitter.

Gone!!

— alex (@AlexHivklzzyh)

Patil on fire!

🔥 Shreyanka Patil is on fire! Double strikes as she dismisses Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland!🇮🇳🏏 …
— The AceCricket (@TheAcecricket)

OUT!

Shreyanka Patil to Molineux, out Molineux Run Out!! A comical way to get out. Molineux is dropped by Jemi who dives forward at point and can't hang on, but Molineux thinks Jemi has caught it and is walking back.
— A & K🇮🇳 (@badjocker1020)

True

Molineux has so much confidence in jemi the fielder.. didn't run when she sees jemi is catching the ball..lmao..what is this !!😂😂
— Ankush (@JustCricAK)

Big one

Biggest clown-

India women cricket team against aussie women cricket🤡🤡

you want equal salary for-

Cricket❌

Reels✅
— Shahi Nawab (@shahinawab_)

Interesting

– Today Match Between Australia & Indian Women Team

India- 29/1 in 4 Over

Aus-W- 151/8 in 20 Over

Target of 152 for India
— SportsUpdate (@SPORTSINBIHAR)

Good question

All guys only discussing women’s India aus World Cup match in all WA groups. No women watching Kya
— Nik (@nikster007)

Too strong

Australia is looking too strong against India.

If India wins this World Cup,Luck will have to play a huge role.

Australia is again going to win this world cup.
— Devendra Kumar Singh (@DevendraSaffire)

New Captain

Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to captain the India A side against Australia A in Australia for the upcoming BGT tour, India A will also play a warm up match against main Indian team.

So, is it good news or bad news
— Kunal Bishwal 🇮🇳 (@KunalBishwal07)

Absolutely

Defending champions Australia Women have set a target of 151/8 for India Women in their must-win match.

Will India chase it down and bolster their playoff chances?
— Kamran Shafi Khan (@ks_khan_18)

IND-W vs AUS-W | Twitter reacts after Molineux’s blunder gifts India a run-out after dropped catch

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