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Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: One of the biggest matches of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage will take place on Sunday as India take on Australia at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
With a place in the semi-finals at stake, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face a crucial challenge against a dominant Australian side that has remained unbeaten in the tournament so far.While Australia have already put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage, India enter the contest knowing that a victory would almost certainly secure their place in the semi-finals.
Australia have once again established themselves as the team to beat in the Women's T20 World Cup.
They have won all four of their matches in Group 1 and possess a healthy net run rate, putting them on the verge of another semi-final appearance.India, however, face a more complicated equation. A win against Australia would likely guarantee qualification, while a defeat could leave their fate dependent on the outcome of South Africa's clash against Bangladesh.Despite Australia's impressive record, India have reason to be confident. Harmanpreet Kaur's side defeated Australia in the knockout stages of the previous Women's ODI World Cup and also secured a historic bilateral T20I series win on Australian soil, proving they can challenge the world's top-ranked team.
Key Players To Watch In AUS-W vs IND-W Clash
India's batting has been led by Smriti Mandhana, who has scored 167 runs in the tournament so far. Meanwhile, spinner Shree Charani has emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the competition with 12 wickets.Australia's strength continues to lie in their all-round depth. Veteran batter Ellyse Perry has been their top scorer, while captain Sophie Molineux has led the bowling attack effectively throughout the tournament.Historically, Australia have dominated this rivalry at the Women's T20 World Cup, winning five of their six meetings against India, including victories in the 2020 final and the 2023 semi-final.
Australia vs India Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Match: Australia Women vs India Women, Women's T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Australia vs India Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Live Telecast And Streaming Details
The Australia vs India Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on JioStar.India Women SquadsHarmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandni Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav.Australia Women SquadsSophie Molineux (captain), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.



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