As Group A action intensifies, three matches are scheduled for June 17 in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Australia Women face Bangladesh Women at Headingley, Leeds, India Women take on Netherlands Women at the same venue, while South Africa Women clash with Pakistan Women at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Match 9: Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women
Australia Women aim to extend their dominant run against Bangladesh Women. With a formidable batting lineup and vast experience, Australia are clear favorites. Bangladesh will rely on their spinners to cause an upset.
Match 10: India Women vs Netherlands Women
India Women seek to solidify their Group A standing against Netherlands Women. India boast a balanced squad blending seasoned stars and young talent. The Dutch side will look to challenge one of the tournament favorites.
Match 11: South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women
South Africa Women and Pakistan Women meet in a potentially decisive clash for semifinal berths. South Africa possess a potent pace attack, while Pakistan depend on their all-rounders and spin department.
Pitch Report
Headingley, Leeds: The surface offers early assistance to batters, with fast bowlers gaining movement under cloudy skies. Stroke-making becomes easier as the match progresses. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to exploit early conditions.
Edgbaston, Birmingham: Edgbaston provides balanced wickets with good pace and bounce for seamers initially before batters settle. Captains winning the toss could opt to chase.
Head-to-Head Records
- Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women: Played 7, Australia Women won 7, Bangladesh Women won 0.
- India Women vs Netherlands Women: Played 2, India Women won 2, Netherlands Women won 0.
- South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women: Played 23, South Africa Women won 15, Pakistan Women won 8.
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women Probable XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Alana King.
Bangladesh Women Probable XI: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna, Nahida Akter.
India Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud.
Netherlands Women Probable XI: Babette de Leede (wk), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Heather Siegers (c), Iris Zwilling, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Silver Siegers, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Isabel van der Woning.
South Africa Women Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail.
Pakistan Women Probable XI: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Ayesha Zafar, Saira Jabeen, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Sadia Iqbal.
Toss Timing
Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women: Wednesday, June 17, at Headingley, Leeds. Match starts at 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM local. Toss 30 minutes before.
India Women vs Netherlands Women: Wednesday, June 17, at Headingley, Leeds. Toss 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women: Wednesday, June 17, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Match starts at 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM local. Toss 30 minutes before.
Weather Update
Headingley, Leeds: Cool and cloudy, temperatures 16-18°C. Slight chance of showers but unlikely to cause prolonged interruptions.
Edgbaston, Birmingham: Partly cloudy, around 17°C. Favorable conditions for cricket with minimal rain risk.
Live Streaming Details
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India, with live streaming on JioHotstar.
