Women’s T20 World Cup: India face Australia in must-win clash for semi-final spot
India face Australia in a must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Lord's. Check preview, head-to-head, probable XIs, match time and live streaming details.
India face Australia in a must-win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Lord's. Check preview, head-to-head, probable XIs, match time and live streaming details.
Harmanpreet Kaur says Australia remains a formidable side despite Alyssa Healy's retirement as India gear up for a must-win Women's T20 World Cup clash.
After being put in to bat, the focus was on how India’s top order handles the Gabba’s trademark bounce and carry despite Australia missing their lead pacer Josh Hazlewood as he continued preparations for the Ashes.
Currently leading the series 2-1, India have already ensured that their 17-year unbeaten run in T20Is against Australia remains intact. Now, Suryakumar Yadav’s men will look to finish with a flourish.
J Rodrigues was the star of the match with her unbeaten 127-run knock.
Kohli and Rohit are set to play their first ODI since the ICC Champions Trophy final in March, marking a significant reunion at the top level.
Starc’s comeback strengthens a pace attack that will still be without injured skipper Pat Cummins, with Mitch Marsh continuing as captain for both the ODI and T20I legs of the series starting October 19.
The selection committee, led by former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar, convened on Saturday in Ahmedabad, shortly after India’s innings-and-140-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test.
The hosts had suffered a 43-run defeat at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday, despite Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant 125, conceding the three-match series 1-2.
The tour is expected to provide the team with valuable match exposure against one of the world’s top-ranked sides, allowing the coaching staff to fine-tune combinations and assess player form ahead of the continental tournament.
