Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Australia will look to tighten their grip on a semi-final berth when they take on an already-eliminated Pakistan in a Group 1 clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Tuesday. The reigning champions have enjoyed a blistering campaign so far, winning all three games to top the group, which includes their convincing victories over South Africa and Bangladesh, by a significant net run rate. With the likes of South Africa having also beaten India in recent…
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Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Australia will look to seal their fourth successive victory in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they face an already eliminated Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday.With South Africa’s win over India tightening the semi-finalists race from Group 1, Australia sit at the top with three wins from as many games and a strong net run rate. Another convincing victory would take them closer to a semi‑final berth. Australia have dominated Pakistan in this competition by wi…
Southampton, June 19 (IANS) Australia will aim to strengthen their grip on a Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot when they face tournament debutants Netherlands in the 14th Group 1 match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Australia are up and running after a perfect start with back-to-back wins meaning they sit joint top of Group 1 alongside India in a group featuring all three of last year’s semi-finalists. Already having accounted for a big one when beating South Africa in t…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, fans across the globe are preparing for more than just a battle for the trophy. For several of the game’s most celebrated names, the tournament will mark the final chapter of remarkable international careers that have inspired a generation of cricketers. With the competition set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales, a number of experienced stars are expected to take the field one last time on the global stage. Her…
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) Australia pacer Kim Garth believes the defending champions are building momentum at the right time after a convincing five-wicket victory over hosts England in a warm-up match ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Australia produced a complete performance in Cardiff, restricting England to 157/6 before comfortably chasing down the target with 10 balls remaining. Garth played a key role with the new ball, helping dismantle England’s top order alongside veteran se…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australia pacer Megan Schutt on Monday confirmed that the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be her last major tournament. Megan made her international debut in 2012 and has picked 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats. “Hungry is one word and for me it’s revenge, or spite … it’s definitely one I want to go and win. I’m competitive in everything I do, which is a good and a bad thing, the last two have stung and, after being part of a lot of …
Melbourne, May 13 (IANS) Pacer Darcie Brown has been left out of T20 World Cup squad as Australia opted for inexperienced left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton.Australia have revealed a 15-player squad for the tournament starting June 12 in England, led by captain Sophie Molineux alongside deputies Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath. The squad also featured seasoned campaigners such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner.Hamilton, who had captained Australia at last year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 Wor…
St. Vincent, March 24 (IANS) Australia completed clean sweep in the three-match T20I series with a rain-affected 40-run victory over the West Indies in the third anf final match at Kingstown, powered by a stunning century from Georgia Voll.Asked to bat, Australia piled up an imposing 211/7, built almost entirely around Voll’s explosive maiden T20I hundred. The 22-year-old opener produced a fearless display, reaching the triple-figure mark in just 52 deliveries, one of the fastest centuries by …
Dubai, March 3 (IANS) India batter Smriti Mandhana and Australia spinner Alana King have climbed to the top of the Women’s ODI bowling and batting rankings, respectively, in the latest update released by the ICC on Tuesday.The pair made the move in the three ODIs within the week of action, with Mandhana making notable scores of 58 and 31 in the week, which was enough to move past Laura Wolvaardt (790), who will have the opportunity to reclaim the spot when the Proteas take on New Zealand across …
Hobart, Feb 27 (IANS) Georgia Voll struck a magnificent 101 to power Australia to a commanding five-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at the Bellerive Oval on Friday. The result also meant Australia secured the ODI series and took a 6-4 lead in the multi-format series.India’s total of 251/9, built on composed half-centuries by Pratika Rawal and Harmanpreet Kaur, always appeared a few runs short of what would be required to truly test Australia on a surface and outfield that offered lit…