Leeds, June 17: In a decisive match during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh surrendered to Australia, losing by 9 wickets with 63 balls remaining. This marks Australia’s second victory in Group A, while Bangladesh faces its first defeat in the tournament.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they restricted Bangladesh to just 77 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana was the top scorer for Bangladesh, making 27 runs off 47 balls, including 2 boundaries. Ritu Moni contributed 16 runs from 26 balls, but no other batsman reached double figures.
For Australia, Kim Garth took 2 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs, while captain Sophie Molineux also claimed 2 wickets, conceding just 14 runs in her 4 overs. Ellyse Perry added to the tally with 2 wickets for 14 runs in 3 overs. Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham each took 1 wicket.
Chasing a modest target of 78 runs, Australia reached the goal comfortably, losing only 1 wicket in 9.3 overs. Georgia Wareham remained unbeaten at 45 runs off 32 balls, hitting 1 six and 6 fours. Ellyse Perry supported her with 19 runs off 15 balls, forming a match-winning partnership of 47 runs. The only wicket for Australia fell to Marufa Akhtar, who dismissed wicketkeeper Beth Mooney for 10 runs.
Ellyse Perry was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance.
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