Womens T20 World Cup 2026

FOUR! Georgia Wareham hits the winning blow! Flighted delivery on the full on off. Wareham shimmies down and hammers it past the bowler through mid off for a thumping boundary. Australia Women win by 6 wickets with an over to spare. With this loss, India Women are out of the race for the semis. Australia Women have taken South African Women along with them to the top four.

Flighted full, just outside off. Wareham squeezes it to the point fielder.

The next batter in is Georgia Wareham.

OUT! TAKEN! Too little, too late for India Women. Flighted full, just outside off. Perry looks to go inside out over covers but miscues it toward mid off, where Shafali Verma takes a sitter. Australia Women lose their fourth as Perry walks back after a fine knock. She will be disappointed not to stay till the end.

Very full, just outside off. Perry advances and squeezes it toward the point fielder.

A full toss, just outside off. Gardner shimmies down and lifts it off the toe end to long off for one. The 100-run stand comes up between Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.

Tosses it full, around off. Perry advances and squeezes it toward deep cover point for one.

FOUR! Half-century for Ashleigh Gardner now! Off just 28 balls. Flighted full, just outside off. Gardner shimmies down and drills it uppishly toward wide of long off for another boundary.

A low full toss at the stumps. Perry flicks it toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up full, at the stumps. Gardner heaves it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for one.

Cheeky and effective! A low full toss down the leg. Gardner moves across and scoops it toward the fine leg region. Yastika Bhatia chases the ball and stops it just inside the ropes. They run four on this.

Flighted at the stumps. Perry shimmies down and works it toward wide of long on for one.

A low full toss at the stumps. Gardner shimmies down and works it toward deep mid-wicket for one.

Australia Women need 17 runs in 18 balls now. India Women are knocking on the exit door and need something special here. With every run the Aussies score here, South Africa Women also inch closer to the semis.

FOUR! FIFTY for Ellyse Perry! Fuller than a length in the slot on off. Perry gets under it and pumps it toward long off for a powerful boundary. This has been a superb knock. She gets her second half-century in this World Cup.

NO BALL! The slower ball gone wrong! Pace off on a length and wide outside off. It lands outside the cut strip and is given as a NO BALL. Free hit to follow.

FOUR! Dispatched! Back of a length on the middle. Perry waits back and pulls it into the gap at deep mid-wicket and deep backward square leg for a perfectly placed boundary.

Full and at the stumps. Gardner drills this to long on for one.

SIX! Not off the middle, but enough to clear the ropes! Fuller than a length on off. Ashleigh Gardner lofts it off the toe end but has enough power and distance to clear long off fence for a biggie.

Fuller than a length around off. Ashleigh Gardner drills it back to the bowler. Renuka Singh Thakur thinks about having a shy at the stumps as Perry was out of the crease, but decides against it.

Short of a good length on off. Perry stays deep in the crease and mistimes the pull toward long on for one.

Kranti Gaud has gone off the field. She is receiving a bit of treatment on her right hand. Arundhati Reddy is the substitute fielder. Also, Renuka Singh Thakur to bowl out now.

Off-break on a length, turning into off. Perry works it through mid-wicket for a single. Australia Women need 34 off 24 balls.

Flatter and quicker on off. Ashleigh Gardner pulls this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Flatter on off. Perry drops it toward the short cover region and they scamper for one.

FOUR! That will not help! Flatter delivery around off. Perry cuts it toward Kranti Gaud at point, who misfields and allows the ball to go through to the fences for another boundary.

Bowls it short on off. Ashleigh Gardner pulls this to deep square leg for one.

FOUR! Excellent placement! Tad short, on the middle. Ashleigh Gardner goes back and whacks it toward the cow corner region. Couple of bounces and into the boundary.

Flatter, full and on off, Ashleigh Gardner lobs it down to long off for one more. 16 runs off the over!

A full toss, on off. Ellyse Perry uses her feet and smacks it to long on for just one. She cannot believe she has missed out on that.

FOUR! That is superb batting! Fires in a yorker, outside off. Ellyse Perry somehow manages to reach out for it and squeezes it over backward point for a boundary. To make matters worse, Charani has overstepped here. It is called a No Ball. Free Hit to follow.

Flighted, full and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and slices it on the bounce to sweeper cover for a run. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

SIX! Goes all the way! Tossed up, full and on middle and leg. Ashleigh Gardner gets down on one knee and plays the slog sweep. Gets a lot of height and the distance as well as the ball sails over deep square leg for a biggie.

Low full toss, on off, Ellyse Perry drags it down to long on for a run.

Just over! Floated, short and around leg, Ashleigh Gardner looks to heave it away but does not get it from the middle. It goes in the air and just over the leaping square leg fielder for a single.

DRINKS! At the end of 14 overs, Australia Women are 109/3, needing 62 runs from the final 36 balls. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner have steadied the chase with a composed partnership and will be looking to shift gears as the finish line approaches. India Women, meanwhile, know that a wicket or two in the next couple of overs could swing the contest back in their favour. The stage is perfectly set for a thrilling finish.

Gets away with it! Fires in a low full toss, down the leg side. Ellyse Perry gets low and paddles it away but straight to short fine. A bit to either side and it would have been a boundary.

Slows it up, full and around leg, Ellyse Perry chips it wide of long on. Radha Yadav runs to her right and dives to make the stop. Two taken.

Flighted, full and on middle, Ashleigh Gardner gets forward and jams it out to long on for another run.

Another full toss, on leg, Ashleigh Gardner swipes it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

A low full toss, on middle, Ellyse Perry comes forward and whips it wide of long on for a run.

Tossed up, full and on leg, Ashleigh Gardner tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Flighted, full and outside off, Ellyse Perry reaches out and drills it wide of sweeper cover for a brace. 17 runs off the over!

FOUR! Gets it through! Too short and outside off as well. Ellyse Perry does not miss out, uses the width and cuts it through point for four more runs. 15 runs already with one ball to go in this over. Also, 100 comes up for Australia Women.

Shorter in length and around off, Ashleigh Gardner slaps it to sweeper cover for one.

Flatter, full and on middle, Ashleigh Gardner drills it wide of the bowler. Radha Yadav dives to her left to make a fine stop.

SIX! You cannot bowl there! Radha Yadav serves a half-tracker, on middle. Ashleigh Gardner has all the time in the world to rock back and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and around off. Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet to go inside out and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary.

Very slow through the air, short again and outside off, Ellyse Perry punches it straight to cover-point.

Dragged back, outside off, Ellyse Perry cuts it away past point. Kranti Gaud chases after it and dives to make the stop. Two taken.

Flatter, full and on leg, Ashleigh Gardner clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Slows it up, shortish and on middle, Ellyse Perry looks to cut but gets a thin outside edge wide of short third for another run.

Short again, on middle, Ashleigh Gardner moves back and chips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Drops it short and on middle, Ellyse Perry forces it down to long on for a single.

Flatter, full and outside off, Ellyse Perry squeezes it out to deep point for one.

FOUR! Finds the gap! Tossed up, full and on middle, Ellyse Perry goes inside out and carves it through covers for a boundary.

A bit short and on middle, Ellyse Perry backs away and punches it to cover.

Floated, full and on off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and miscues her lofted shot off the bottom edge down to long on for a run.

Flatter, shortish and around off, Ashleigh Gardner stabs it out to short cover.

Short and outside off, Ellyse Perry cuts it towards point and sets off for the single. She has to hurry but the fielder misses her shy. A direct hit was needed there.

Halfway mark reached! Australia Women need 99 runs in 60 balls. The game is in the balance, but a wicket or two and India Women will be in control. Radha Yadav comes into the attack next.

Very full, follows the batter outside the leg pole. Ellyse Perry shimmies down and squeezes it to long on for one. At the halfway mark, Australia Women are 72/3. They need 99 from 60 balls.

Flatter off-break, on the middle and leg. Punched toward long on for a single.

Tosses it full at the stumps. Perry advances and lifts it on the bounce to long on for one.

Flatter on the leg. Ashleigh Gardner nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

A low full toss at the stumps. Gardner pushes it back to Deepti Sharma.

Out goes Beth Mooney, in comes the hard-hitting Ashleigh Gardner.

OUT! MOONEY HOLES OUT! Looped up full at the stumps. Mooney crouches low and tries to slog it over deep mid-wicket, but ends up miscuing it toward long on, where Radha Yadav takes a simple catch. She throws the ball on the ground in frustration as she dropped a few in the last couple of games. Big wicket for India Women. Australia Women are 68/3, chasing 171 runs.

Fuller and quicker, just outside off. Ellyse Perry shimmies down and squeezes it toward the cover fielder. Three dots to end the over.

Flatter delivery, just outside off. Perry stays back and dabs it late toward short third.

Tossed up full on the leg. Perry tries to flick across the line but misses and gets a thud on the pad.

FOUR! Top shot! Fired in full and just outside off. Perry advances and squeezes it through the gap at the cover region for a lovely boundary.

Tossed up full, on the middle. Mooney shimmies down and drills this to long on for one.

Looped up full on the middle. Perry comes forward and chips it toward long on for one.

Deepti Sharma serves a low full toss on the leg. Perry swipes it to long leg for one.

Flighted full on the leg. Mooney sweeps this toward deep square leg for one.

A low full toss at the stumps. Perry advances and drills it past the bowler and down the ground for a single.

FOUR! Perry is off the mark in style! Tad short, on the middle and leg. Perry goes back and pulls it hard toward the cow corner region and finds the ropes on the bounce.

Flatter on off. Mooney punches it toward long off for one.

Tosses it full, just outside off. Mooney advances and knocks it to the left of the bowler.

Big wicket for India Women. Ellyse Perry comes out to the middle. Also, Deepti Sharma joins the attack.

OUT! CAUGHT! Sree Charani makes an immediate impact! Tosses it full, just outside off. Phoebe Litchfield shimmies down and looks to clear long off but it comes off the cue end. Smriti Mandhana runs around the ropes to her left and takes a sharp catch. Australia Women lose their second.

Tossed up full on off. Beth Mooney eases this to long on for one.

LEG BYE! Pushed through full, on the middle stump line. Phoebe Litchfield tries the reverse sweep again but fails to connect. It hits the pad and rolls into the outfield for a leg bye.

Tossed up full at the stumps. Phoebe Litchfield makes room, shimmies down, and goes inside out toward deep extra cover for a brace.

Flatter on the middle. Litchfield tries the reverse sweep but it comes off the pad and lobs into the leg side.

Tossed up full at the stumps. Mooney advances and drills this to long on for one. 50 comes up for Australia Women.

DRINKS! Australia Women would have liked a few runs in the Powerplay, but they are still in a good place. They will hope that Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney can extend this stand and build the base for the chase. India Women have been impressive with the ball, stringing together a number of dot balls, keeping the batters quiet, but they know the importance of wickets. As this is a good pitch for batting, if a batter gets set, they will be hoping to avoid that. The spinners and their impact in the middle overs will determine which way this match will go. Here comes the leading wicket-taker in this World Cup, Sree Charani to bowl after the break.

Fired in down the leg. Mooney helps it toward short fine leg for one.

Tossed up on the full, on middle. Phoebe Litchfield nudges it toward mid-wicket for one.

Darted on the middle at the stumps. Phoebe Litchfield shimmies down and bunts it back to the bowler.

Flatter and slower on the middle. Phoebe Litchfield reverses it toward deep point for a couple.

Two leg byes! Fired in down the leg. Phoebe Litchfield sweeps it off the pad toward short fine leg for a couple of leg byes.

SIX! Phoebe Litchfield breaks the shackles! Tossed up full at the stumps. Phoebe Litchfield shimmies down and launches it over the bowler for a biggie.

Fuller and around leg, Phoebe Litchfield uses her feet and clips it away to deep mid-wicekt for one more.

Bowls this into the surface, on middle, Beth Mooney heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Just over! A loopy delivery, on leg and dips in late. Beth Mooney gets low, stretches out in front and swipes it away. Sree Charani at square leg leaps up but the ball just goes over her for another boundary.

Hard length and just outside off, Beth Mooney steers it to point.

FOUR! Good shot! Short of a length and on middle. Beth Mooney gets on top of the bounce and smacks it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and outside off, Beth Mooney reaches out and slices it away wide of deep point. Kranti Gaud runs to her left and dives to make a fine stop. Saves a couple of runs.

Flighted, full and around leg, Phoebe Litchfield changes her stance to go for the reverse-hit but has to wait for the ball to come down and hits it straight to point. Slaps her bat in the air in frustration. Back-to-back superb overs from India.

Drags her length back, outside off, Phoebe Litchfield cuts it away straight to point. The batters are not able to find the gaps at the moment.

Looped up and on middle, Phoebe Litchfield uses her feet, makes it a full toss but drives it straight to mid off.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Beth Mooney eases it to mid on for a quick single.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Beth Mooney knocks it to the left of the bowler. Shafali Verma is quick to move to that side and dives to stop it.

Arm ball, short and on middle, angling in, Beth Mooney backs away and pats it back to the bowler.

Just a single off the third over. Shafali Verma comes into the attack now.

Excellent over! Renuka Singh Thakur pulls her length back, on off. Phoebe Litchfield shuffles way across to play the scoop but misses. Richa Ghosh does well to get her body behind that to make a half-stop. Just one run off the over!

Pitched up and around off, Phoebe Litchfield uses her feet and drills it to mid off. Three dots now!

A bit fuller and outside off, angling away. Phoebe Litchfield looks to drive it away but gets an inside edge just past the stumps towards short fine.

Hard length and around off, Phoebe Litchfield stabs it out towards cover-point.

Short of a length and outside off, Beth Mooney punches it through cover-point for a single.

Back of a length and around off, angling away, Beth Mooney looks to cut it away but fails to connect.

FOUR! Powered away! Very full and around leg. Phoebe Litchfield makes a bit of room for herself, crouches low and thumps it past the bowler for another boundary.

FOUR! Put away! Kranti Gaud digs this into the surface but can't get it short enough. Phoebe Litchfield comes down the track, gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Touch fuller and on middle, Phoebe Litchfield gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Phoebe Litchfield heaves it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Back of a length and on off, Beth Mooney pats it behind the cut strip on the off side for a quick run

Kranti Gaud begins with a short-of-a-length delivery, on middle and leg, Phoebe Litchfield pulls it away hard but on the bounce to deep square leg for a single.

11 runs off the opening over. Who will share the attack? It will be Kranti Gaud.

Hits the deck hard, around off, shaping away Beth Mooney opens the bat face and steers it wide of deep point for a brace.

Touch fuller and on middle, Phoebe Litchfield clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

WIDE! On a length but down the leg side again, Phoebe Litchfield lets it go. Richa Ghosh once again dives to her right and stops it well. Never easy when you are standing up to the stumps.

Dug into the surface, just outside off, angling away, Phoebe Litchfield looks to pull it away but misses.

Three wides! Bangs this into the pitch but way down the leg side, Phoebe Litchfield tries to hook it away but misses. Richa Ghosh flings herself to her right to get a glove on it to slow it down as the fielder from short runs after it to cut it out. Two byes taken and a wide given.

Back of a length and on off, Phoebe Litchfield pats it down the pitch.

Renuka Singh Thakur gets the early wicket. Phoebe Litchfield comes in at number 3.

OUT! LBW! An excellent review from India Women. Renuka Singh Thakur bowls this on a good length and on middle and off, gets it jag back in sharply. Georgia Voll gets stuck in her crease and looks to play it but misses and gets hit on the pads. Harmanpreet Kaur has a chat with her bowler and keeper and takes a review. UltraEdge confirms not bat involved and Ball Tracking shows three reds, with the ball clipping the leg stump. The on-field call is overturned to Out. A big roar goes around Lord's as the Indian players are delighted to see the back of Voll. Australia Women are 4/1, chasing 171 runs.

FOUR! Australia Women are up and running in the chase! Renuka Singh Thakur starts with a loosener, landing it short and outside off. Georgia Voll gets the chance to free her arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.

FOUR! A streaky boundary to end the innings! 23 runs off the final over. Sophie Molineux slows it full and on leg, Deepti Sharma goes down for the sweep but gets a top edge as the ball races away towards third man. The fielder from short third chases and tries to push it back inside with a dive, but the ball still rolls back. The fine leg fielder also tries to keep it in but she also fails to do so. The on-field umpire gets confirmation that it is four runs. India Women finish on 170/4!

A magnificent knock comes to an end. Deepti Sharma comes in next.

OUT! TAKEN! Australia Women finally manage to hold on to one. Sophie Molineux goes a bit fuller and quicker, on off. Harmanpreet Kaur backs away to slap it away but hits it much flatter. It travels quickly to mid off, where Ellyse Perry takes a good catch. Kaur has played a really crucial knock here in a crunch game.

DROPPED AND SIX! The wheels are coming off for the Aussies here at the back end. Floated, full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur once again gives the charge and ties to go big down the ground but this time fails to get the elevation. It flies towards long off, where Phoebe Litchfield tries to grab it with a reverse cup above her head but the ball slips through and goes over the ropes. Hat-trick of biggies!

SIX MORE! Skipper on the charge here! That also brings up the FIFTY for Harmanpreet Kaur in just 25 balls. Flighted, full and on middle and leg. Kaur steps out again, hits through the line and launches it over the long off fence for another biggie. A half-century to remember at the Home of Cricket in the T20 World Cup.

SIX! Straight as an arrow! Tossed up, full and on middle. Harmanpreet Kaur dances down the track to get to the pitch of it and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie. 150 up for India Women!

Flatter, full and around off, Richa Ghosh slices it over extra covers for a single.

Last over coming up. Sophie Molineux to bowl. Richa Ghosh comes in at the crease now. India Women have retired out Jemimah Rodrigues.

Jemimah Rodrigues has not recovered from the injury suffered and won't be able to participate any more with the bat. As it stands, Jemimah Rodrigues is retired out.

DROPPED AGAIN! Much fuller and around off, Jemimah Rodrigues backs away and carves it but does not get the power. It goes in the air towards sweeper cover, where Nicola Carey dives forward but just fails to hold on to it. They cross.

DROPPED AND SIX! That should have been taken. Annabel Sutherland bowls the slower one, into the pitch, on middle. Jemimah Rodrigues rocks back and pulls it away but does not get the elevation. It flies towards deep square leg, where Georgia Wareham runs to her left and tries to reverse cup but it bursts through her hands and lands over the ropes for a biggie.

Hard length and on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues backs away and swats it down the pitch. Annabel Sutherland does well to get low on her follow-through to make the stop.

Touch fuller and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur goes for the slog sweep but gets a top edge. It flies towards deep square leg but Georgia Wareham puts the brake and collects it on the bounce. They cross.

FOUR! Gets it away! Short of a length but down the leg side, there to be hit. Harmanpreet Kaur gets inside the line of it and helps it over the deep fine leg fence for a one-bounce four.

Back of a length and around off, takes pace off, Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles across and heaves it towards deep square leg for a single.

Who bowls the penultimate over? It will be Annabel Sutherland. India Women will look to cash in on the last two overs with 8 wickets in the shed.

Low full toss, on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur whips it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Follows the batter, serves this full and down the leg, Jemimah Rodrigues gets cramped up for room and lobs it to long on for one more.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur gets down on one knee and swipes it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Tossed up, full and around off, Jemimah Rodrigues lifts it towards sweeper cover for another run.

Flighted, full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur uses her feet to go big down the ground but slices across it. It flies in the air and lands over mid off as the batters take a run. Jemi wants the second but is sent back.

Floated, full and on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues gets across for the sweep, gets a top edge but it lands well in front of deep square leg. A single taken.

Pace off again, full and well outside off, Jemimah Rodrigues reaches out for it and chips it on the bounce to sweeper cover for one more.

Overpitched and around off, Harmanpreet Kaur drills it to sweeper cover for one.

FOUR! Streaky! A slower delivery, pitched up, outside off. Harmanpreet Kaur throws the kitchen sink at it, gets an outside edge that races past short third for a boundary.

Full toss, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues heaves it away to deep mid-wicket for just one.

Full again and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur pushes it towards cover for a run.

Leg-cutter, full and outside off, Jemimah Rodrigues throws her hands at it but gets it from the toe-end. It goes up in the air but lands safely in the vacant point region for a single.

Shorter in length and outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur cuts it to point.

FOUR! Up and over! Flighted, full and around off, Harmanpreet Kaur extends her arms to reach out for it and slices it over extra covers for a bonndary.

Flighted, full and around off, Jemimah Rodrigues gets low and drags it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Beaten! Slows it up, full and on off, turns away, Jemimah Rodrigues backs away to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Big appeal for LBW and given! Georgia Wareham floats this up, shortish and on middle and leg, keeps just a bit low. Jemimah Rodrigues opens up her stance and looks to heave it away but the ball goes under her bat to strike the front pad. There is a big shout for LBW, and up goes the finger. However, Jemimah Rodrigues takes a review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows it is pitching outside leg. The on-field call is changed to Not Out.

Buzzers! Loopy low full toss, on middle, Jemimah Rodrigues drives it towards cover and sets off for the single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses and Georgia Wareham also fails to stop it and the batters steal another run.

Fuller than a good length around off. Jemimah Rodrigues carves it toward deep cover for one.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Jemimah Rodrigues makes room and punches it toward short cover.

Slower full ball on off. Harmanpreet Kaur eases this to long on for one.

FOUR! All class! Short of a good length, around off. Harmanpreet Kaur stays back and carves it through the backward point region for a lovely boundary.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Rodrigues makes room and pulls it to deep square leg for one.

A slower ball, low full toss on off. Rodrigues drills it past the bowler and down the ground for a couple.

DRINKS! India Women have built up a good platform for themselves and will look to make the most of the remaining six overs, with a lot of firepower still left in the batting. Scoring runs is not that easy on this track and Australia Women will look to create pressure through dot balls. If they can manage to pick up a couple of quick wickets, they can expose the Indian middle order, which has blown hot and cold. Annabel Sutherland to bowl after the break.

Flatter, around off. Kaur punches it to the fielder at cover point.

Looped up on a length, on the middle. Rodrigues chips it through mid-wicket for one.

Flatter and quicker on the leg. Kaur nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Hammered! Tossed up full, on off. Harmanpreet Kaur makes space and drills it hard through the gap at extra cover for a cracking boundary.

Flighted on a length, on off. Harmanpreet Kaur lofts it over the infield toward long off for a couple.

Flatter arm ball, on off. Kaur stays back and steers it toward the backward point.

Back of a length ball around off. Jemimah Rodrigues carves it through the backward point region for a couple.

Slower length ball on the leg. Kaur nudges it through backward square leg for one.

FOUR! Over the top! Short-of-a-length delivery, around off. Harmanpreet Kaur stays back and carves it over the short third region for a boundary.

Slower and shorter delivery around off. Kaur looks to cut but misses.

Slower ball on a length, on off. Jemimah Rodrigues chips it through wide of mid on for a single.

Fuller than a good length around off. Harmanpreet Kaur steers it toward deep backward point for one.

Looped up full, on off. Kaur eases this to long on for one.

Flighted full, at the stumps. Kaur bunts it back to the bowler.

Tossed up full, around off. Driven through covers for one.

Communication breakdown and India gifts a wicket here. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur comes out to the middle now.

OUT! MANDHANA IS RUN OUT! Massive mix-up, and Mandhana is a goner! Tossed up full, at the stumps. Rodrigues reverses it toward the short third region. Mandhana was halfway down the pitch for the run while Rodrigues was not keen. The throw from Lucy Hamilton goes at the bowler's end, and Wareham does the rest before Mandhana can get back. Smriti is disappointed but on her way back, she just pats Jemimah on her shoulder, which is good to see. India Women are two down for 83.

Flatter delivery, around off. Mandhana looks to cut it away but gets a bottom edge. Beth Mooney fails to close her gloves in time and it deflects towards short third. They cross. That will go down as a chance.

Tossed up full, around off. Mandhana drives it toward short extra cover.

Georgia Wareham is back on.

Slower length ball on the leg. Mandhana tucks it through square leg for one.

FOUR! Smashed! Full-length delivery at the stumps. Smriti Mandhana makes room and hammers it through wide of mid off for a thumping hit.

Slower ball on the full, outside the leg pole. Mandhana makes room, has a swing and miss.

Good length delivery on the middle and leg. Clipped through square leg for one.

WIDE! Fuller than a length, angled down the leg. Jemimah Rodrigues plays and misses. Wide signaled.

Fuller than a length, around off. Mandhana advances and steers it toward backward point where the backward point fielder makes the stop and keeps it to one.

Appeal for LBW, but turned down! Short of a good length delivery on the middle stump line. Mandhana looks to pull through the leg side but misses and gets struck on the thigh pad. Appeal from the bowler is turned down. Sutherland has a word with Molineux and Australia take the review. The Ball Tracker shows it as pitching outside the leg pole and Mandhana stays on. Aussies lose a review!

Drops it short and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues moves back and cuts it away but the fielder at point dives to her left to make a fine stop.

Flighted, full and on off, Smriti Mandhana drills it down to long on for one.

Slows it up, full and on off, Jemimah Rodrigues pushes it towards cover for a run.

FOUR! This is a positive start from Jemimah Rodrigues! Flighted, full and just around off. Rodrigues backs away a bit, extends her arms and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary.

Floated and around middle, Jemimah Rodrigues gets down and across to take it on the full and paddles it towards fine leg for a brace.

Sophie Molineux strikes off her first ball. Jemimah Rodrigues walks in at number 3.

OUT! TIMBER! Sophie Molineux strikes with her very first delivery and breaks the 66-run opening stand. This is flatter, full and on off, skids through a bit. Shafali Verma tries to go inside out and hit it over covers but loses her balance and slips, missing the ball as it rattles into the off pole.

Quicker, full and on off, Shafali Verma jams it down to long off for one. Ashleigh Gardner has gone for 25 runs in her first two overs.

FOUR! A boundary now! Ashleigh Gardner gives this one a bit more air, full and on off. Shafali Verma makes a bit of room and carves it through covers for a boundary. She is admiring her shot and knocks into Smriti Mandhana while running. Fortunately, no one is hurt.

SIX! Clean strike! Tossed up, full and on off, Shafali Verma gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Flighted, full and around off, Shafali Verma drills it straight to extra cover. The fielder throws it at the bowler's end with no back up but no harm done.

Flatter, full and on off, Shafali Verma takes a couple of steps out and tries to slog but yorks herselft and gets an inside edge onto her pads.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Smriti Mandhana goes inside out and lofts it but hits it much straighter. Ellyse Perry runs to her right from long off to cut it out. Just a single.

Hard length and on off, slower again, Smriti Mandhana nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one more.

Bangs this into the surface, on middle and leg, does not bounce that much. Shafali Verma heaves it away wide of deep square leg for one.

Comes around the wicket, hits the length hard, on off, angling in but keeps low. Smriti Mandhana adjusts well and clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Pace off, on a length and around off, Smriti Mandhana opens the face of the bat and steers it to point.

Good length and on middle, Shafali Verma pats it towards mid on for a single.

Back of a length and on middle, angling in, Shafali Verma stays back and stabs it down to the off side.

WIDE! Annabel Sutherland bangs this into the pitch but down the leg side, Shafali Verma lets it go. Wided. 50 up for India Women!

Annabel Sutherland has been introduced into the attack.

Pushed through quicker, short and outside off, Smriti Mandhana tries to steer it away but fails to connect. Good comeback from Wareham after conceding a boundary on the first ball.

Flighted, full and on leg, Shafali Verma comes down the track and lobs it towards long on for one.

Flatter, full and on middle, Shafali Verma tries to push it away but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.

A googly, full and on leg, turns in, Shafali Verma uses her feet and looks to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Lucky to get away with it! A loopy full toss, on middle, there to be put away, Smriti Mandhana swipes it but straigth towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Gets greeted with a boundary! Floated, short and outside off. Smriti Mandhana plays it late, uses the width on offer and cuts it through point for four runs.

DRINKS! India Women have made a steady start, reaching 43/0 at the end of six overs. Both Mandhana and Verma have settled in nicely and will be eager to shift gears as the innings progresses. Australia Women, meanwhile, will be hoping for a breakthrough or two in the next phase to halt India's momentum. Also, Georgia Wareham comes into the attack next.

Pulls her length back a bit, Shafali Verma clips it wide of mid on. India Women are 43 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!

Comes around the wicket, pitches it up, on the pads, Smriti Mandhana slogs it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Much fuller and on middle, takes pace off, Shafali Verma drives it throughj covers for a run.

FOUR! Deft touch! Short of a length and on off. Shafali Verma lets the ball come to her, opens the bat face and uses the pace to steer it past short third for a boundary.

Goes a bit fuller and around off, Shafali Verma extends her arms and thumps it hard but straight to mid off.

Back of a length and on middle, Smriti Mandhana swivels and heaves it to deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Mandhana pulls this toward deep backward square leg for one.

FOUR! Put away! Short of a good length on the middle and leg. Smriti Mandhana pulls it through the backward square leg region and finds the ropes in a flash.

Short of a good length on the leg. Smriti Mandhana helps it off the pad toward short fine leg.

Back of a length on the middle and leg. Shafali Verma tucks it toward the long leg region for one.

Fuller than a good length, around off. Shafali Verma has a poke at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

WIDE! Back of a length, angled down the leg. Shafali Verma plays and misses. Wide signaled.

Good length delivery just outside off. Verma dabs this toward short third.

Double change. Ellyse Perry comes into the attack now.

Floated full, on off. Shafali Verma eases this toward long on for a single.

SIX! BANG! Fuller and quicker delivery, just outside off. Shafali Verma gets under it and lofts it cleanly over the long off fence for half a dozen.

A low full toss on off. Mandhana walks down and eases it toward long off for a single.

Flatter delivery on off. Smriti Mandhana knocks it toward short extra cover.

Fuller and at the stumps. Shafali Verma eases it toward long on for a single.

FOUR! Ashleigh Gardner is greeted in style! Tosses it full, around off. Shafali Verma gets under it and lofts it toward the long off region. One bounce and into the ropes.

Time for some spin now as Ashleigh Gardner replaces Kim Garth.

Fuller than a good length, in the channel, around off. Mandhana looks to drive but gets beaten.

Full-length delivery on off. Mandhana prods and pushes this toward short extra cover.

FOUR! Dispatched! Back of a length, angled into off. Mandhana gets on top of the bounce and pulls it toward the deep square leg region for a boundary.

Length ball on the middle and leg. Smriti Mandhana tucks it toward short mid-wicket.

Fuller than a length at the stumps. Smriti Mandhana walks down the track and eases it toward mid on.

Fuller than a length outside off. Shafali Verma drives it uppishly toward deep third region for a single.

Short of a good length and down the leg. Mandhana helps it toward the short fine leg. India Women are 11/0 after 2 overs.

Back of a length, around off. Mandhana waits back and steers it toward the backward point.

Short of a good length on the middle. Smriti Mandhana turns it toward short mid-wicket.

FOUR MORE! Two in two! Length ball on the leg pole. Smriti Mandhana works it nicely off the hip toward the deep mid-wicket region and finds the ropes again in a flash.

FOUR! Top shot! Good-length delivery on the middle stump line. Smriti Mandhana gets on top of the bounce and tucks it through the gap at mid-wicket for four runs.

Short of a good length on off. Mandhana knocks it down the pitch.

Kim Garth to bowl from the other end. Beth Mooney is standing up to the stumps.

Pace off on a fullish length, around off. Mandhana looks to drive but gets the inside edge toward short fine leg for one.

Short of a good length, angling away from the batter. Shafali Verma steers it toward deep third for one.

Keeps it full, on off. Shafali Verma drives and picks out the short cover fielder.

India Women are away! Back of a length, down the leg. Mandhana gets across and tucks it toward fine leg for a single.

Full and at the stumps. Mandhana drives and finds the fielder at mid off.

Full-length delivery attacking the stumps. Smriti Mandhana drives it back to the bowler.

Everything is in readiness for one final time in the Group Stage! A packed Lord's is buzzing with anticipation, with a sea of blue dominating the stands, though there's plenty of yellow adding to the atmosphere as well. Australia Women break from their huddle and spread out into their fielding positions. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma stride out to open the innings for India Women, while Lucy Hamilton has the new ball in hand and is raring to get things underway. It's time to play!

We are just moments away from this blockbuster clash at Lord's, but before the action gets underway, it's time for one of the pre-match traditions. The giant flags of the two nations unfurl as the players walk out and line up for the national anthems. It will be India's anthem first, followed by Australia's, before all eyes turn to what promises to be a fascinating contest.

Pre-match thoughts - Nicola Carey says Australia Women are determined to finish the Group Stage with a win and carry momentum into the semifinals. She adds that playing at Lord's is always special, with the buzzing atmosphere making the occasion even more exciting for the team. She admits batting at the venue is challenging because of the slope, but believes Australia's experience from The Hundred and County Cricket gives them a good understanding of the conditions. Having watched the previous game, the side has a fair idea of how the pitch is likely to play, though she stresses both teams will need to adapt. Reflecting on her previous innings, Carey praises the top order for consistently contributing and says she is enjoying batting lower down the order. Looking ahead to the clash with India Women, she calls it a huge contest against a quality side, expects a largely India-supporting crowd, and hopes for another exciting encounter.

PITCH REPORT - Natalie Germanos is pitchside. She says that the square boundaries measure 58m and 65m, while the straight boundary is 71m. Adds that the match will be played on the same pitch that produced South Africa Women's thrilling win over Bangladesh Women earlier in the day. Matthew Hayden joins her and notes that the surface offered plenty for the bowlers, while highlighting the prodigious swing generated by Marizanne Kapp and Marufa Akter on that pitch. He also believes there will be enough assistance for the spinners.

Australia Women (Playing XI) - Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (In place of Alana King), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (C), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.

India Women (Playing XI) - Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud (In place of Nandni Sharma), Sree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.

Skipper of Australia Women - Sophie Molineux says they were looking to bowl first anyway. Sophie informs that Phoebe Litchfield makes her way in the side and Alana King is missing from the XI due to conditions and matchups. Sophie Molineux mentions that every game in the World Cup gives a feel of a final, and it is good to have had a bit of a break before this game.

Skipper of India Women - Harmanpreet Kaur wins the toss and opts to bat first. She says it is an important match and the team wants to bat with freedom. She also confirms one change, with Kranti Gaud coming in for Nandni Sharma, adding that her experience will be valuable. She concludes by saying it is a fresh day and a fresh game, and they are looking to enjoy the occasion.

TOSS - Success for Harmanpreet Kaur at the coin flip. India Women will be BATTING first.

Group A qualification scenario - Following Bangladesh's elimination after their defeat against South Africa in the first match of the double-header, the Proteas have provisionally climbed to second place in Group A. This definitive outcome sets the stage perfectly for the upcoming high-stakes encounter between Australia and India, with both teams now knowing exactly what is required to qualify. For India Women, this is a must-win game, any result other than a win for them will crash them out of the tournament. 

Lord’s set for a blockbuster finish - The conditions at Lord’s are expected to offer plenty of value for batters, setting the stage for an entertaining contest. With a packed crowd expected at the Home of Cricket, the atmosphere promises to match the occasion. Will India rise to the challenge and secure a coveted semi-final berth, or will Australia extend their flawless run through the group stage? Toss and team news are coming up shortly. Stay tuned.

India seek statement win - India Women head into this contest second in the Group A standings, with their semi-final fate firmly in their own hands. Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues have anchored the batting unit with consistent performances, while Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma, Nandini Sharma, and Radha Yadav have been instrumental with the ball. Against one of the tournament's strongest sides, the Women in Blue will need to deliver their most complete performance yet to book their place in the final four.

Australia eye perfect group stage finish - Australia Women have once again underlined why they are one of the favourites for the title, cruising through the group stage unbeaten. Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, and Ashleigh Gardner have starred with the bat, while Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham have delivered impactful all-round performances. With the ball, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, and Lucy Hamilton have consistently applied pressure through disciplined spells and timely breakthroughs. The six-time champions will be keen to carry their winning momentum into the knockout rounds.

Semi-Final spot on the line -  Welcome to our coverage of Match 30 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The group stage concludes with a blockbuster Group A clash as India Women take on Australia Women at Lord’s in London. The stakes are clear for India, a victory will secure a place in the semi-finals. Australia, meanwhile, have all but confirmed their qualification after winning each of their four matches and will be looking to finish the league stage with a perfect record.

... MATCH DAY ...

Sunday blockbuster - The final act of the group stage takes us to Lord's, where Australia and India add another chapter to one of cricket's greatest rivalries. Australia are all but through to the semifinals with the cushion they hold over the chasing pack. Even with a defeat, they are likely to retain top spot unless it is a loss of a magnitude few would have imagined. Having seen their ODI World Cup title defence ended by India in last year's semifinal, the six-time champions would dearly love the opportunity to return the favour. It is now or never for India. A win should be enough to seal a place in the semifinals, given their superior net run rate over Bangladesh and South Africa. Need more from the middle order - Nearly 50 per cent of India's runs in the tournament have come from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, underlining just how heavily the batting has relied on its opening pair. The concern has been the middle order, which has struggled to build on the platforms laid by the openers. Too often, the innings has lost momentum once the opening stand has been broken. No room for errors - India's fielding has also hurt them at crucial moments. They dropped Marizanne Kapp twice against South Africa, with those chances proving costly, before putting down four opportunities inside the Powerplay against Bangladesh. Against an Australian side that bats deep, every chance will have to be taken. Pace combination under scrutiny - India have continually tinkered with their pace attack and have not fielded the same pair of seamers in consecutive matches. The constant chopping and changing also raises questions about how much it affects the confidence and rhythm of the bowlers. When these two sides met in Australia earlier this year, Arundhati Reddy finished as the leading wicket-taker with 8 wickets in 3 matches. Could India be tempted into yet another change for this must-win encounter? Firing on all fronts - Wins by 65 runs, 98 runs, 113 runs and the other with 9 wickets and 63 balls to spare tell the story of Australia's campaign. The six-time champions have swept aside every opponent with minimum fuss and will be eager to carry that momentum into the semifinals. There have been contributions right through the batting order, with Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry leading the run-scoring charts, but virtually every batter has made an impact at some stage of the tournament. Selection headache - Phoebe Litchfield could be in line for a return after missing the last three games with a quad injury. The last time she faced India in a World Cup fixture, she produced a breathtaking century in the ODI World Cup semifinal, and her availability now presents the Australian think tank with a welcome selection headache over who makes way. An attack in sync - With the ball, they have been as clinical as ever, with contributions coming from every department. Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux have spearheaded the spin attack, sharing 11 wickets between them while keeping the scoring rate firmly in check. The seamers have supported them well, with Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry all making breakthroughs to underline why Australia possess one of the most complete bowling attacks in the tournament. Team form (Last 5 completed WT20Is, recent first) - AUS-W - WWWWW | IND-W - WLWWL. Conditions check - This week, London has experienced a severe heatwave and, with the sun baking down over the past few days, a dry surface could be on the cards. If that is the case, the spinners are likely to have a much bigger say than the seamers. History favours Australia - The head-to-head record in T20Is is heavily stacked in Australia's favour, with the six-time champions leading 27-9. They have also won each of the last three T20 World Cup meetings between the two sides. Australia head into this contest on the back of seven consecutive T20I wins and have won 14 of their 16 T20Is since the start of 2025, with India handing them their only two defeats during that period. All the ingredients are in place for another enthralling chapter in one of women's cricket's biggest rivalries.