ICC Women's T20 World Cup
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South Africa women's national cricket team won the toss and elected to bowl first against England women's national cricket team in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with a place in the final against Australia at stake. England received a major boost as captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from injury, while South Africa brought in Sune Luus for the knockout clash at The Oval.
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South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes her team can beat anyone on their day as they prepare to face England in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. She also backed the Proteas' bowling attack and expressed confidence that the batting unit will deliver on the big stage.
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The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up is set, with Australia, England, South Africa and West Indies advancing to the knockout stage. Check the complete semi-final schedule, match dates, venues, timings and the road to the title clash at Lord's.
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Chasing a challenging target of 171, Australia rode on superb half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner to complete the chase with an over to spare, ending India's hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals.
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India have put themselves in contention through a strong recovery after their opening setback against South Africa. Australia, however, remain the benchmark of the competition. Four commanding wins from four matches have virtually guaranteed the six-time champions a semi-final berth.
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In response, the Indian opening batters set a blistering pace. Young opener Shafali Verma completely dismantled the Bangladeshi bowling plan, blasting a rapid 53 runs off only 34 deliveries. Charani returned outstanding figures of 2 for 21 from her allotted four overs, keeping Bangladesh under immense pressure with a highly economical economy rate of just 5.25.
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India stayed in the qualification hunt after a brilliant performance in Manchester. The left arm spin pair of Sree Charani and Radha Yadav combined beautifully to restrict Bangladesh to 136 for 8. The upcoming clash against Australia is a virtual knockout match, and the Women in Blue must deliver their best performance to seal their semi final ticket.
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Shafali Verma smashed a blistering 53 off 34 balls as India chased down 137 with 19 balls to spare, defeating Bangladesh by five wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The win strengthened India's semi-final hopes, while Shree Charani continued her stellar form by setting a new Indian record with 12 wickets in a single edition of the tournament.
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Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu scripted history at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a sensational unbeaten century against Ireland. Her match-winning knock not only powered Sri Lanka to a dominant victory but also earned her a place among the highest individual scorers in the tournament's history. Here's a look at the batters who have registered the biggest scores ever seen at the Women's T20 World Cup:
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Sharing the names she draws inspiration from, Nandni said she has admired Indian fast bowlers since childhood and has also taken lessons from one of the world's leading. The young pacer admitted there were moments when she questioned whether remaining a fast bowler was the right decision, particularly because of the physical demands associated with the role.
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Kranti said her success helped inspire change in her native village, where a cricket academy now encourages more girls to take up the sport. The Madhya Pradesh pacer overcame social barriers and financial struggles, rising from a small village to make her ODI and T20I debuts for India. Kranti Gaud revealed that her mother sold her jewellery to buy a cricket kit, a sacrifice that motivated her to succeed and represent India.
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India suffered their first defeat of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, losing by six wickets to South Africa despite posting 158/7 at Old Trafford. Marizanne Kapp starred with an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to guide South Africa to victory and boost their semifinal hopes. India must win their remaining matches against Bangladesh and Australia to strengthen their chances of reaching the semifinals.
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Hayley Matthews starred with both bat and ball, claiming 3/15 before contributing 17 runs to help West Indies defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 98, with Nilakshika Silva top-scoring with 30, while Karishma Ramharack chipped in with two wickets. Stafanie Taylor anchored the chase with an unbeaten 26, guiding West Indies to their third straight win of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
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Harmanpreet Kaur is set to become the first cricketer to play 200 T20 Internationals when India face South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi hailed Harmanpreet as a "role model for almost all cricketers globally", praising her leadership, work ethic and influence on younger players. South Africa's Chloe Tryon also paid tribute to the India captain, crediting her for inspiring generations and helping grow the women's game.
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Ellyse Perry became the first player in cricket history to feature in 50 ICC T20 World Cup matches, reaching the milestone during Australia's clash against the Netherlands. The Australian all-rounder has played in every T20 World Cup since the tournament's inception in 2009, contributing 559 runs and 42 wickets. Perry expressed disbelief at the achievement, saying she feels fortunate to have represented Australia across multiple World Cup campaigns.
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Deepti Sharma picked up a match-winning five-wicket haul to turn the game in India’s favour India’s bowling unit stayed calm and positive after Pakistan’s strong start in the chase India’s improved fielding, including key catches, played a crucial role in the victory
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Nasser Hussain believes India will be "too strong" for Pakistan despite warning that the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket can produce surprises. Hussain endorsed Yastika Bhatia's role at No. 3 and called Deepti Sharma one of the first names he would pick for a major tournament. The former England captain stressed that while six-hitting is crucial in modern T20 cricket, teams must also focus on reducing dot balls and rotating strike effectively, with Jemimah Rodrigues' running between the wickets highlighted as a key asset.
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Laura Wolvaardt topped the run charts in both 2023 and 2024, becoming the first player to achieve the feat twice. Australia’s Beth Mooney holds the record for most runs in a single edition with 259 runs in the 2020 tournament. New Zealand’s Suzie Bates is the all-time leading run-scorer in Women’s T20 World Cup history with 1,216 runs.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature a star-studded commentary panel including Nasser Hussain, Ian Bishop, Mithali Raj, Isa Guha and other global cricket legends. The tournament will be played in England and Wales from June 12, featuring 33 matches in the 10th edition of the event. The commentary team includes a strong mix of former players, World Cup winners, and top broadcasters from across international cricket.
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The Indian women's cricket team, coming off a challenging start to the tournament, needed a solid win to boost their net run rate (NRR) and overall confidence.
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While Kaur’s injury was a talking point, it was the collective effort of the Indian team that shone through. The bowlers executed a disciplined strategy, limiting Pakistan’s scoring opportunities.
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Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was teary-eyed after India lost another semifinal of the T20 World Cup and later send a message to the fans via twitter
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