In the ninth match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Australian women’s cricket team defeated the Bangladesh women’s cricket team by nine wickets. This marked Australia’s second consecutive victory in the tournament. In the first match, they won by 65 runs against the South African women’s team.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh won their first match against the Netherlands by six wickets. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their decision proved correct, as Bangladesh managed only 77/8 in 20 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana top-scored with 27 runs, though she faced 47 balls. Kim Garth, captain Sophie Molineux, and Ellyse Perry took two wickets each.
Georgia Voll top scored with 45 runs
In reply, Australia reached the target in 9.3 overs, losing just one wicket. It was a clinical performance from Australia, with early wickets and suffocating bowling restricting Bangladesh to a low total. They used seven bowlers, who all looked strong, with the wickets spread between five bowlers.
While chasing, Georgia Voll scored 45 runs in 32 balls. She hit 6 fours and a six. Her strike rate was 140.62. She shared a 31-run partnership with Beth Mooney. She also added 47 runs in 31 balls with Perry. This proved to be her best score in the Women’s T20 World Cup. She is playing in her first World Cup. Australia’s next game is on Saturday against the Netherlands, while Bangladesh play Pakistan later that day.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh 77/8 in 20 overs (Nigar Sultana 27, Ritu Moni 16; Kim Garth 2-18, Ellyse Perry 2-14, Sophie Molineux 2-14, Ellyse Perry 2-14) lost to Australia 78/1 in 9.3 overs (Georgia Voll 45, Ellyse Perry 19; Marufa Akter 1-28) by 9 wickets.
