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Match Ended

Match 30, Lord's Cricket Ground, London , Jun 28, 2026

Australia Women

172/4 (19.0/20)

India Women

170/4 (20.0/20)

Australia Women beat India Women by 6 wickets

Player of the Match

Ellyse Perry

56(38)&0/7(1)

IND-W 170/4

Top Batsmen

Harmanpreet Kaur

56 (27)

6x4s
3x6s
207.40SR

Smriti Mandhana

38 (37)

6x4s
0x6s
102.70SR

Top Bowlers

Sophie Molineux

ECON 11.50

OVERS

46/2

R/W

Ellyse Perry

ECON 7.00

OVERS

7/0

R/W

AUS-W 172/4

Top Batsmen

Ellyse Perry

56 (38)

8x4s
0x6s
147.36SR

Ashleigh Gardner

53 (29)

3x4s
3x6s
182.75SR

Top Bowlers

Nallapureddy Charani

ECON 8.00

OVERS

32/2

R/W

Deepti Sharma

ECON 7.75

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31/1

R/W

It's semifinal time! The Group Stage of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup comes to a thrilling conclusion, with Australia Women maintaining their unbeaten run and knocking India Women out of the tournament. Now, the focus shifts to the knockout stage, where every game is do or die. Australia Women will be back in action in the first semifinal against West Indies on Tuesday, 30th June, at 1.30 pm GMT. The second semifinal sees hosts England Women take on South Africa Women on Thursday, 2nd July, at 5.30 pm GMT. Both matches will be played at the iconic The Oval in London, and you can join us early for all the build-up and live coverage. Until then, it's goodbye and take care!

The victorious skipper of Australia Women - Sophie Molineux says there was momentum at both ends during the first innings. She notes that her bowlers used the short boundary down the slope and the wind to their advantage, and credits them for applying good cricketing awareness throughout the game. She adds that the team stayed committed to the contest regardless of how the Powerplay unfolded. Molineux also mentions that Ellyse Perry felt 170 was a chaseable target, and backed that belief with her performance, going out confidently to pursue the total alongside Ashleigh Gardner.

The captain for India Women - Harmanpreet Kaur feels India Women posted a competitive total, although she believes they are a little short while batting before the strong finish in the final overs lifted the score. She says they were looking for runs, but just could not get it. Reflecting on the tournament, Harmanpreet admits India did not perform well enough against the stronger teams and believes the side have to produce its best cricket in such matches. She also feels dropped catches prove costly and says the team did not play to its usual standards. Looking ahead, she believes the group needs to reflect deeply and rethink several aspects to improve going forward.

Time to hear from the two captains now...

Costly middle overs prove decisive - India Women made the perfect start as Renuka Singh struck in the opening over and the bowlers backed it up with disciplined lines, building pressure through plenty of dot balls. However, Australia Women collected 24 runs in the final two overs of the Powerplay to wrest back some momentum. Sree Charani then turned the game with two quick wickets, leaving Australia needing 99 from the last 10 overs. But a 17-run over from Radha Yadav before the drinks break, followed by a 16-run over from Charani after it, swung the momentum completely. From there, Australia never looked back, while a few sloppy moments in the field only added to India's woes as the chase was completed with an over to spare.

Harmanpreet's blitz powers India to 170 - Earlier in the game, India Women posted a competitive total, thanks to a fluent 66-run opening stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. Jemimah Rodrigues kept the momentum going through the middle overs, but it was skipper Harmanpreet Kaur who stole the show with a magnificent 27-ball 56, providing the late impetus. Australia Women's bowling effort was a mixed one. Most of the bowlers kept things tidy, while Sophie Molineux picked up two wickets, but the costly final over, which went for 23 runs, swung the momentum firmly in India's favour.

Perry, Gardner crush India's hopes - Despite losing Georgia Voll in the first over and struggling for boundaries early, Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney ensured Australia Women finished the Powerplay strongly with 49/1. Both then fell in quick succession, but Ellyse Perry once again rose to the occasion. The veteran starred with a superb 56, adding a match-winning 100-run stand with Ashleigh Gardner as the pair paced the chase to perfection and never allowed India Women a way back. Perry fell before the finish, but by then she had all but sealed India's fate, with Gardner staying unbeaten on 53 off 29 to seal the highest-ever chase in the history of the T20 World Cup.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Ellyse Perry wins the award for her excellent knock of 56 off 38 balls. She calls it a wonderful day for the team, highlighting the incredible atmosphere and the significance of the occasion. She notes their strong history of contests against India and expressed satisfaction at getting over the line. Perry emphasized the importance of building a solid partnership through the middle overs to set up a strong finish. She praises Ash Gardner for her outstanding performance and credits her crucial contribution with the bat. She also reflects positively on the tournament overall, appreciating the support from crowds at all venues. Looking ahead, she says her focus is now on the semifinals, intending to help her side go all the way.

India bow out as Australia reign supreme - Australia Women finish the Group Stage unbeaten, making it five wins from five and sending out a strong statement that they are determined to reclaim the T20 World Cup crown. A superb all-round performance not only sees them defeat India Women but also knocks them out of the tournament. That result sends South Africa Women through to the semifinals alongside the Australians, sparking celebrations in the Proteas camp after their earlier victory. In contrast, it is heartbreak for India Women, with emotions spilling over as their World Cup journey comes to an end.

Over 19 : 172/4

6 Runs

118.1
118.2
018.3
W 18.4
018.5
418.6

G. Wareham

4 (2)

A. Gardner

53 (29)

S. Charani

4-0-32-2

18.6

Sree Charani To Georgia Wareham

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.

18.5

Sree Charani To Georgia Wareham

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

The next batter in is Georgia Wareham.

18.4

Sree Charani To Ellyse Perry OUT!

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.

18.3

Sree Charani To Ellyse Perry

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

18.2

Sree Charani To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

18.1

Sree Charani To Ellyse Perry

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

Over 18 : 166/3

12 Runs

117.1
117.2
417.3
117.4
117.5
417.6

A. Gardner

52 (28)

E. Perry

55 (35)

D. Sharma

4-0-31-1

17.6

Deepti Sharma To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

17.5

Deepti Sharma To Ellyse Perry

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

17.4

Deepti Sharma To Ashleigh Gardner

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

17.3

Deepti Sharma To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

17.2

Deepti Sharma To Ellyse Perry

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

17.1

Deepti Sharma To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

Over 17 : 154/3

17 Runs

116.1
016.2
616.3
116.4
416.5
1 NB 16.6
416.6

E. Perry

53 (33)

A. Gardner

42 (24)

R. Thakur

4-0-41-1

16.6

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ellyse Perry

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.

16.6

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ellyse Perry

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.

16.5

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ellyse Perry

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.

16.4

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ashleigh Gardner

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

16.3

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

16.2

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ashleigh Gardner

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.

16.1

Renuka Singh Thakur To Ellyse Perry

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

Full Commentary

19 OV

6 Runs

S. Charani to E. Perry A. Gardner G. Wareham

118.1
118.2
018.3
W 18.4
018.5
418.6

18 OV

12 Runs

D. Sharma to A. Gardner E. Perry

117.1
117.2
417.3
117.4
117.5
417.6

17 OV

17 Runs

R. Thakur to E. Perry A. Gardner

116.1
016.2
616.3
116.4
416.5
1 NB 16.6
416.6

16 OV

12 Runs

S. Verma to A. Gardner E. Perry

415.1
115.2
415.3
115.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

16 Runs

S. Charani to A. Gardner E. Perry

114.1
114.2
614.3
114.4
5 NB 14.5
114.5
114.6

14 OV

7 Runs

D. Sharma to A. Gardner E. Perry

113.1
113.2
213.3
113.4
213.5
013.6

13 OV

17 Runs

R. Yadav to A. Gardner E. Perry

412.1
612.2
012.3
112.4
412.5
212.6

12 OV

6 Runs

S. Verma to E. Perry A. Gardner

111.1
111.2
111.3
111.4
211.5
011.6

11 OV

7 Runs

R. Yadav to E. Perry A. Gardner

110.1
010.2
110.3
010.4
410.5
110.6

10 OV

4 Runs

D. Sharma to B. Mooney A. Gardner E. Perry

W 9.1
09.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6

9 OV

6 Runs

S. Charani to E. Perry B. Mooney

18.1
18.2
48.3
08.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

8 Runs

D. Sharma to B. Mooney E. Perry

07.1
17.2
47.3
17.4
17.5
17.6

7 OV

5 Runs

S. Charani to B. Mooney P. Litchfield

16.1
06.2
26.3
1 LB 6.4
16.5
W 6.6

6 OV

12 Runs

S. Verma to P. Litchfield B. Mooney

65.1
2 LB 5.2
25.3
05.4
15.5
15.6

5 OV

12 Runs

R. Thakur to B. Mooney P. Litchfield

24.1
44.2
04.3
44.4
14.5
14.6

4 OV

1 Runs

S. Verma to B. Mooney P. Litchfield

03.1
03.2
13.3
03.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

1 Runs

R. Thakur to B. Mooney P. Litchfield

02.1
12.2
02.3
02.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

12 Runs

K. Gaud to P. Litchfield B. Mooney

11.1
11.2
21.3
01.4
41.5
41.6

1 OV

11 Runs

R. Thakur to G. Voll P. Litchfield B. Mooney

40.1
W 0.2
00.3
3 WD 0.4
00.4
1 WD 0.5
10.5
20.6

Match Info

Venue Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Weather Sunny
Toss India Women won the toss and elected to bat
Result Australia Women beat India Women by 6 wickets
Player of the Match Ellyse Perry
Umpire Jacqueline Williams (WI), Nimali Perera (SL) and Sue Redfern (ENG)
Referee Shandre Fritz (SA)

Match Notes

Innings Break: India Women 170/4 in 20.0 overs
H Kaur dropped on 33 by P Litchfield in 19.4 overs
H Kaur 18 T20I fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (6x4) (2x6)
India Women 154/3 in 19.2 overs
J Rodrigues dropped on 33 by N Carey in 18.6 overs
J Rodrigues dropped on 27 by G Wareham in 18.5 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between J Rodrigues (18) and H Kaur (33)
Referral 2 (15.1 ovs): J Rodrigues against AUS-W (LBW) Successful (AUS-W: 1, IND-W: 2)
Drinks: India Women 102/2 in 14.0 overs
India Women 100/2 in 13.2 overs
S Mandhana dropped on 37 by B Mooney in 11.2 overs
Referral 1 (10.1 ovs): AUS-W against S Mandhana (LBW) UnSuccessful (AUS-W: 1, IND-W: 2)
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 42 balls between S Mandhana (27) and S Verma (21)
India Women 50/0 in 7.0 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): India Women 43/0
Drinks: India Women 43/0 in 6.0 overs

4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 57 balls between E Perry (45) and A Gardner (53)
A Gardner 10 T20I fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (3x4) (3x6)
E Perry 12 T20I fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (8x4) (0x6)
Australia Women 150/3 in 16.5 overs
4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between E Perry (22) and A Gardner (28)
Drinks: Australia Women 109/3 in 14.0 overs
Australia Women 100/3 in 12.5 overs
2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between B Mooney (19) and P Litchfield (24)
Australia Women 50/1 in 6.1 overs
Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia Women 49/1
Drinks: Australia Women 49/1 in 6.0 overs
Referral 1 (0.2 ovs): IND-W against G Voll (LBW) Successful (AUS-W: 2, IND-W: 2)