AUS-W vs IND-W, Womens T20 WC 28 June 2026- Australia Women Knocked Out India Women by 6 Wickets in High-Scoring Women's T20 World Cup Thriller

India Post a Competitive 170

After being asked to bat, India's opening pair provided a solid platform. Smriti Mandhana played an elegant innings of 38 off 37 balls, striking six boundaries, while Shafali Verma entertained with a quick-fire 34 from 26 deliveries, including two sixes.

Jemimah Rodrigues continued the momentum with a composed 34 off 28 balls before retiring out in the final over as India looked to accelerate.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then stole the spotlight with a excellent unbeaten assault of 56 from just 27 balls, smashing six fours and three big sixes at a strike rate of over 207. Her explosive finish reached India to an impressive 170/4 in 20 overs.

Captain Sophie Molineux was Australia's most successful bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 46 runs, while the remaining bowlers managed to contain the scoring during the middle overs.

Australia Respond with Confidence

Australia's chase suffered an early setback when explosive batter Georgia Voll was trapped lbw by Renuka Singh for just four runs in the opening over.

Beth Mooney (22) and Phoebe Litchfield (24) rebuilt the innings before India struck twice to reduce Australia to 68/3, giving the Indian side hope of defending the total.

However, the experienced Ellyse Perry once again proved why she is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in women's cricket. Perry crafted a superb 56 off 38 balls, combining elegant stroke play with aggressive intent.

She found the perfect partner in Ashleigh Gardner, who delivered a sensational unbeaten 53 from just 29 balls, smashing three boundaries and three sixes to take control of the chase.

The pair added a decisive partnership that shifted the momentum completely in Australia's favour. Although Perry fell with only a few runs remaining, Gardner and Georgia Wareham calmly completed the chase with six balls to spare.

India's Bowling Effort

Renuka Singh gave India the ideal start with an early wicket, while young spinner Shree Charani impressed by dismissing both Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry to finish with 2 wickets for 32 runs.

Deepti Sharma also chipped in with the wicket of Beth Mooney, but India's bowlers struggled to contain Australia's aggressive middle-order during the death overs.

Turning Points
Harmanpreet Kaur's explosive unbeaten 56 off 27 balls lifted India to 170.
Australia recovered brilliantly after slipping to 68/3.
Ellyse Perry's composed half-century steadied the chase.
Ashleigh Gardner's unbeaten finishing knock sealed the victory with one over remaining.
Australia's calm execution under pressure ensured another crucial Group 1 win.
Player of the Match

Ashleigh Gardner (Australia Women) – 53 off 29 balls*, guiding Australia home with a powerful unbeaten innings under pressure.

Match Summary

India Women: 170/4 (20 overs)
Harmanpreet Kaur 56 (27), Smriti Mandhana 38 (37), Shafali Verma 34 (26), Jemimah Rodrigues 34 (28)
Sophie Molineux 2/46

Australia Women: 172/4 (19 overs)
Ellyse Perry 56 (38), Ashleigh Gardner 53* (29), Phoebe Litchfield 24 (25), Beth Mooney 22 (20)
Shree Charani 2/32, Deepti Sharma 1/31, Renuka Singh 1/41

Result: Australia Women won by 6 wickets.

Final Thoughts

The contest lived up to expectations as two of the strongest teams in women's cricket produced a high-quality encounter. India's batting unit posted a competitive total led by Harmanpreet Kaur's late fireworks, but Australia's experienced middle order once again demonstrated why they remain one of the tournament favourites. With Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner delivering under pressure, Australia claimed their spot at semi-final , while India knocked-out to the tournamnet .