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Australia have beaten India to add women's T20 gold to their already bursting trophy cabinet on a drama-charged Commonwealth Games finale overshadowed by a COVID-19 controversy.
Australia held on to win by nine runs despite a brilliant knock by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, adding Commonwealth gold to World T20 and ODI success for this all-conquering side.
Ash Gardner, the hero with the bat when Australia beat India to open the tournament, this time starred with the ball, taking 3-16 off three overs - including the match-turning wicket of Kaur.
But the win was overshadowed by drama before a ball was bowled.
Australia have beaten India to add women's T20 gold to their already bursting trophy cabinet on a drama-charged Commonwealth Games finale
The toss was delayed as officials discussed whether allrounder Tahlia McGrath would be allowed to play, having returned a positive COVID-19 test.
McGrath, one of Australia's best players all tournament, presented to team officials with mild symptoms on Sunday morning and returned a subsequent positive test.
Despite this, she was cleared to play, and was forced
