The Australia women's national cricket team has officially announced its squad for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, marking the team's first major tournament following the retirement of former captain Alyssa Healy. Spinner Sophie Molineux will lead the side, while Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have been appointed vice-captains.
Healy announced her retirement earlier this year after the India series, concluding her ODI career in spectacular fashion with a brilliant 158-run knock against India in March. Her departure opens a new chapter for the Australian team as they prepare for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
The tournament will feature 12 teams competing across 33 matches at seven venues, culminating in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground. Australia will begin their campaign against South Africa at Old Trafford on June 13.
Defending champions New Zealand enter the tournament after defeating South Africa in the 2024 final held in the UAE. Australia, meanwhile, had won the 2023 edition in South Africa, securing their sixth T20 World Cup title and third consecutive crown. One of the biggest talking points from Australia's squad announcement was the inclusion of left-arm pacer Lucy Hamilton in place of Darcie Brown, who misses out despite claiming 34 wickets in 41 T20 internationals. The squad also sees the return of Grace Harris and all-rounder Annabel Sutherland.
Australia Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Sophie Molineux (captain), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner (vice-captain), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, and Tahlia Wilson (travelling reserve).
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