India’s hopes in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 were dashed as Australia secured a six-wicket victory at Lord’s, setting a record for the highest successful run chase in the tournament’s history. Despite a strong total of 170/4, led by Harmanpreet’s explosive 56 off 26 balls, India couldn’t defend against Australia’s Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed disappointment at India’s inability to perform against top teams, emphasizing the need for a strategic reassessment. She acknowledged the team’s consistent struggle against formidable opponents throughout the tournament, leading to their exit from the competition.
Reflecting on the match, Harmanpreet credited Australia for their well-executed plans and highlighted India’s failure to capitalize on their wickets during the innings. She emphasized the importance of learning from these experiences and improving the team’s performance in crucial matches against strong adversaries.
India concluded their campaign with six points from five matches, while Australia and South Africa advanced to the semifinals with eight points each.
