Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Ashleigh Gardner.
· Ashleigh Gardner was named the Player of the Match in the semi-final of the T20 Women's World Cup 2023 played between India and Australia.
· Gardner's all-round performance, including crucial contributions with both bat and ball, helped Australia secure a victory over India and advance to the final.
Additional Knowledge:
· Deepti Sharma: Deepti Sharma is an Indian all-rounder, but she did not win the Player of the Match award in this semi-final.
· Meg Lanning: Meg Lanning is the captain of the Australian women's cricket team and played a vital role in the match, but the Player of the Match award went to Ashleigh Gardner.
· Harmanpreet Kaur: Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian captain, played a valiant knock in the match but could not lead India to victory, and thus, she was not awarded the Player of the Match.