Australia and Bangladesh head into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match 9 as the two unbeaten teams looking to assert total control over Group 1. Australia leads the pack in first place with 2 points and a soaring Net Run Rate of +3.250, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s rapid half-century and Georgia Wareham’s 3/13 masterclass. Bangladesh is hot on their heels in third place, also sitting on 2 points with an NRR of +0.407, after a gritty team performance anchored by Juairiya Ferdous’ steady fifty and Marufa Akter’s discipline with the ball.
This match is a golden opportunity for Bangladesh to shake up the standings, but it requires stopping a rampant Australian side that excels at executing under pressure. Juairiya will need to replicate her anchor role to shield the middle order, while Marufa must find early lateral movement to put the tournament favorites under a bit of rare duress. Given Australia’s incredible batting depth and Wareham’s ability to stifle runs in the middle overs, the league leaders hold the clear advantage as they look to tighten their grip on the top spot.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 5
- Australia won – 5
- Bangladesh won – 0
Australia and Bangladesh have faced each other five times in this format, and the track record paints a picture of absolute dominance. The reigning champions have maintained a flawless 5-0 clean sheet, leaving Bangladesh still searching for their elusive first victory against the top-ranked side. While history heavily favors the clinical Australians, it gives the Asian side nothing to lose and plenty of motivation to break the pattern and cause a historic upset.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
Where to Watch Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Schedule:
Australia Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs South Africa Women, Manchester – Australia won by 65 runs
June 17: vs Bangladesh Women, Leeds
June 20: vs Netherlands Women, Southampton
June 23: vs Pakistan Women, Leeds
June 28: vs India Women, Lord’s
Bangladesh Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs Netherlands, Birmingham – Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
June 17: vs Australia, Leeds
June 20: vs Pakistan, Southampton
June 25: vs India, Manchester
June 28: vs South Africa, Lord’s
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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