Cricket Jun 17, 2026

T20 World Cup: Australia thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets at Headingley to maintain perfect start to tournament

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T20 World Cup: Australia thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets at Headingley to maintain perfect start to tournament

Australia maintained their strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup as they thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Wednesday.

After winning the toss and choosing to field first, Australia restricted Bangladesh to just 77-8 from a full 20 overs, with the underdogs failing to inject any momentum into their innings after falling to 27-5.

Australia captain Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth and Ellyse Perry claimed two wickets each, with Bangladesh's only resistance coming in a 32-run sixth-wicket partnership between skipper Nigar Sultana Joty (27) and Ritu Moni (16).

Australia then needed just 9.3 overs to reach their target as opener Georgia Voll (45 not out) and Perry (19 not out) eased them to victory after Beth Mooney was out for 10.

Australia, who beat South Africa by 65 runs in their opening match, return to the top of Group 1, but could be dislodged later on Wednesday when India take on the Netherlands in the second game of a double-header at Headingley.

Bangladesh remain third for now having won their opener against the Netherlands, but are set to be joined on two points by one of South Africa and Pakistan when those two sides play on Wednesday evening.

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