India Women will face Australia Women in a virtual quarterfinal of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, June 28. Harmanpreet Kaur's side must win to secure a place in the semi-finals, while any other result could end their campaign.
Australia Women are at the top of the points table with eight points. They crushed Pakistan Women by 113 runs in their previous match. Sophie Molineux's team will aim to maintain their unbeaten record before the knockout stage.
India Women bounced back from their defeat to South Africa Women with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh Women. Shafali Verma led the chase with a match-winning knock to keep India's semi-final hopes alive. However, they will face their toughest test of the tournament against the unbeaten Australians.
India Women vs Australia Women Match Details
Match: Australia Women vs India Women, Match 30
Tournament: ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM Local Time)
Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
India Women vs Australia Women Team News
India Women have focused heavily on fielding and catching ahead of this must-win clash. Harmanpreet Kaur spent extra time working on her power-hitting at the main ground, while the rest of the batting group trained in the nets. The team is expected to retain the same playing XI after the win over Bangladesh.
Australia Women skipped their training session on the eve of the match, choosing to manage their workload. However, Phoebe Litchfield has returned to training and is expected to be available for selection. Captain Sophie Molineux is likely to have a full-strength squad for the crucial encounter.
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India Women vs Australia Women Playing XI
India Women are likely to stick with the same playing XI after their win over Bangladesh. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma will look to provide a strong start, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh will strengthen the middle order. The bowling attack will once again rely on Deepti Sharma, and Shree Charani.
India Women Predicted Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Nandini Sharma, Renuka Thakur
Australia Women are expected to bring back Phoebe Litchfield after she returned to training. Their batting lineup remains one of the strongest in the tournament, with Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Ash Gardner leading the charge. Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, and Alana King will spearhead the bowling attack.
Australia Women Predicted Playing XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (c), Alana King, Kim Garth
India Women vs Australia Women Head-to-Head Record
Australia Women have dominated this rivalry over the years. The two teams have met 39 times in Women's T20Is, with Australia winning 27 matches and India winning 11, while one match ended with no result.
India have won two of the last five WT20Is against Australia, including victories by 17 runs in Adelaide and 21 runs in Sydney during the 2026 series. Australia won the other three matches by 19 runs and 9 runs, along with a seven-wicket victory in January 2024.
India Women vs Australia Women Key Battles to Watch
Shafali Verma vs Annabel Sutherland:
Shafali Verma smashed a match-winning 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh. Annabel Sutherland has impressed with both bat and ball throughout the tournament and will look to remove the aggressive opener early to put India under pressure.
Smriti Mandhana vs Sophie Molineux:
Smriti Mandhana has been India's most consistent batter, scoring 167 runs in four matches at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 153.21. Australian captain Sophie Molineux has bowled with great control. Molineux has taken six wickets in four matches at an average of 9.
Ellyse Perry vs Shree Charani:
Ellyse Perry looked in outstanding touch with a brilliant 71 off 48 balls against Pakistan. India's leading wicket-taker Shree Charani has claimed 12 wickets in four matches at an average of 7.08 and will aim to stop Perry from dominating the middle overs.
India Women vs Australia Women Players to Watch
India Women
Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana has provided India with consistent starts along with Shafali Verma. Her experience against Australia's pace attack will be crucial in this must-win contest.
Shafali Verma: Shafali has accumulated 145 runs in four matches and smashed a superb half-century against Bangladesh. Her attacking approach in the powerplay can put Australia on the back foot.
Shree Charani: Charani has emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. She recently broke the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single Women's T20 World Cup edition.
Australia Women
Ellyse Perry: Perry scored a match-winning 71 against Pakistan. Her experience and ability to contribute with the ball make her one of the most valuable players in the side.
Sophie Molineux: Molineux has led Australia's bowling attack brilliantly throughout the tournament. The left-arm spinner's ability and control make her a key weapon in the middle overs.
Annabel Sutherland: Sutherland has contributed in every department, scoring a quick 27 in the previous match before picking up two wickets. Her pace, bounce, and lower-order hitting give Australia excellent balance.
India Women vs Australia Women Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord's is expected to favor the batters, although the new ball could offer some movement for the seamers. The average first-innings score in the last five Women's T20s at the venue is around 160-165, but both teams have strong batting lineups and will target a much bigger total.
The match will not be played on the center pitch, with one shorter boundary expected because of the slope. Spinners could play an important role during the middle overs, while a first-innings score of around 185-190 should be competitive.
India Women vs Australia Women Weather Report
The weather in London is expected to remain clear and pleasant throughout the match. Temperatures will be around 21??C, with 75% humidity and light winds of about 11 km/h.
There is no rain forecast, so a full match is expected. The conditions should provide an ideal setting for an important contest at Lord's.
India Women vs Australia Women Venue Stats
Lord's has hosted only four Women's T20Is, with teams batting first and chasing winning two matches each. The venue has produced balanced contests, giving both batters and bowlers opportunities to make an impact.
The average first-innings score at Lord's in Women's T20Is is 145.25. However, recent matches have produced bigger totals, with England Women posting 186/7 and 155/7, showing that teams can score heavily on good batting surfaces.
Teams batting second have won two of the four Women's T20Is played at Lord's. Results show that the toss has not offered a significant advantage.
England Women hold the record for the highest Women's T20I total at Lord's after scoring 186/7 against West Indies Women on June 24, 2026. New Zealand Women recorded the lowest Women's T20I total at Lord's, managing 85 against England Women on June 21, 2009.
India Women vs Australia Women Toss Prediction
Both captains are likely to prefer bowling first if they win the toss. Chasing becomes easier once the batters settle and assess the conditions.
India Women vs Australia Women Score Prediction
If India Women bat first: 170-185 runs
If Australia Women bat first: 180-195 runs
India Women vs Australia Women Best Batter Prediction
India Women
Smriti Mandhana: Smriti Mandhana is India's best batting option heading into this must-win match. The left-hander has the ability to play long innings and can take advantage of the power play against Australia's pace attack.
Australia Women
Ellyse Perry: Ellyse Perry has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. Her experience and ability to accelerate after settling make her Australia's best batter for the match.
India Women vs Australia Women Best Bowler Prediction
India Women
Shree Charani: Shree Charani has been India's standout bowler in the tournament. She has consistently picked up wickets and will play a key role in slowing Australia's strong batting lineup.
Australia Women
Sophie Molineux: Sophie Molineux has led Australia's bowling attack well. Her accurate left-arm spin and ability to control the middle overs make her a major threat against India's batters.
India Women vs Australia Women Winning Probability
India Women: 45%
Australia Women: 55%
India Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Australia Women will enter this match as favorites after winning all four of their matches in the tournament. They have looked strong with both bat and ball and will be confident of maintaining their unbeaten run.
India Women, however, must win this game to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Harmanpreet Kaur's side has shown they can beat Australia in big matches.
India's batting will depend on Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Harmanpreet Kaur, while the bowlers must strike early to put Australia under pressure. Although Australia have a slight edge, India have the quality to pull off another important win and book their place in the semi-finals.
