Ellyse Perry’s impressive 64 runs led Australia to a five-wicket victory over England in a warm-up match for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts. Australia successfully chased down 158 runs, showcasing strong form before their upcoming game against South Africa. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s early departure for three runs put England in a tough spot at 19 for three, but Alice Capsey and Heather Knight’s partnership steadied the innings.
Freya Kemp’s 41 runs and Danielle Gibson’s unbeaten 27 helped England reach a competitive total of 157 for six. However, Australia remained in control throughout the chase, with Beth Mooney contributing 43 runs before Ellyse Perry’s masterful innings guided them to victory with 10 balls to spare. In another match, Radha Yadav’s three-wicket haul in an over propelled India to a 26-run win over the West Indies.
India, aiming to add the T20 title to their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory, showed promise in their performance. Despite losing early wickets, Bharti Fulmali’s unbeaten 56 set a target of 180 for the West Indies. The West Indies started well but faltered in the chase, with Shemaine Campbelle retiring on 25 and Deandra Dottin falling just short of a half-century. Strong bowling from Yadav and Shreyanka Patil secured India’s victory by 26 runs.
