Australia’s victory over India in the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup immortalize and will be displayed at the MCG. A mural depicting Australia’s famous Women’s T20 World Cup final win over India two years ago. In front of a record crowd has become the first artwork featuring a women’s sporting team to be permanently display at the iconic MCG.
A mural depicting AUS famous Women’s T20 World Cup final win against IND two years ago. In front of a record audience has become the first artwork featuring a women’s sporting team. To be permanently display at the iconic MCG. The artwork, which was unveil at the MCG on Monday, will be display along the route of the famous MCG Tour, which attracts approximately 130,000 people each year. It is the first piece of artwork depicting a women’s sports team to be permanently display at the MCG.
Australia’s victory over India in the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup will be displayed at the MCG.
The portrait, painted by renowned Australian painter Vincent Fantauzzo, depicts the 16 members of the squad lifting the trophy as yellow and green confetti fills the sky.
Australia had clinched the title with an 85-run victory over India in front of a record crowd.
Megan Schutt and Jess Jonassen shone with the ball, while Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney shone with the bat.
“The ICC Women’s World Cup final in 2020 was a special day. Now to have a piece of artwork to remember the occasion is really exciting. Said Australia captain Meg Lanning in a press release.
“While we were unable to attend, having the artwork unveil the night before International Women’s Day – which will mark two years since winning the final – reminds us of what can be accomplish.” Australia, seeking their seventh Women’s 50-over World Cup title, defeat Pakistan by seven wickets on Tuesday in Mount Maunganui.
“We hope to make all of our fans at home proud by replicating our performance from the World Cup in 2020 while competing for the 50-over version here in New Zealand.”
“We hope it inspires all MCG visitors to pick up a bat and ball,” she added.
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