India is set to take on Australia in a crucial match as they aim for a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. The game will be held on Sunday, marking the final outing for both teams in Group A.
Australia has shown remarkable performance, securing four victories in their first four matches. Their consistent play suggests they’ve already secured their spot in the knockout stage, thanks to their strong lineup and impressive recent form.
In contrast, the Indian team has faced ups and downs during the tournament. They revived their chances with a 5-wicket win over Bangladesh, following a 6-wicket defeat against South Africa. This match is a must-win for India if they hope to move forward in the competition.
How to Watch India vs Australia
Here’s how fans in India can catch the match:
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Match Details
The match will take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, starting at 2:30 p.m. local time (BST), which is 7:00 p.m. IST on Sunday, June 28.
Team News
India is likely to stick with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The middle order will feature Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, while the bowling will be led by Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy. The team will need to improve its fielding to compete effectively.
India Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma.
Australia welcomes back Phoebe Litchfield from injury, bolstering their already strong batting unit that includes stars like Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry. Although Mooney’s status is uncertain, she is expected to play.
Australia Squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Phoebe Litchfield (wk), Alana King, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Grace Harris, Lucy Hamilton, Ashleigh Gardner (vc).
India Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | India vs Pakistan | Birmingham | India won by 64 runs |
| June 17 | India vs Netherlands | Leeds | India won by 95 runs |
| June 21 | India vs South Africa | Manchester | SA won by 6 wickets |
| June 25 | India vs Bangladesh | Manchester | India won by 5 wickets |
| June 28 | India vs Australia | Lord’s |
Betting Odds
Australia is the favorite to win this match with odds of 1.40, while India’s odds stand at 2.90.
* Odds are accurate as of publication but may change.
