Australia Women have been an absolute juggernaut in Group 1 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, sitting comfortably in second place with two comprehensive wins from two matches and a massive net run rate of +3.875. At the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Netherlands Women find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table in sixth place after consecutive defeats, burdened by a net run rate of -2.611.
The Aussies have shown zero signs of complacency, brutally dismantling bowling attacks and executing their plans with clinical precision. They will view this fixture as the perfect chance to lock in a semi-final berth and put serious pressure on India for the top spot.
For the Dutch side, this is the ultimate free-hit where they have absolutely nothing to lose. Going up against Australia’s intimidating batting depth and relentless bowling unit is an enormous mountain to climb, but it gives them the perfect stage to express themselves without any fear of failure.
If they can manage to tie down the Aussie openers early on or string together a couple of tight overs in the Powerplay, it could give them the spark they need to turn this into a lively, competitive contest instead of a predictable walkthrough.
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
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede (C), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Where to Watch Australia Women vs Netherlands 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 – Won by 65 runs
June 17: vs Bangladesh Women, Leeds – Won by 9 wickets
June 20: vs Netherlands Women, Southampton
June 23: vs Pakistan Women, Leeds
June 28: vs India Women, Lord’s
Netherlands Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 14: vs Bangladesh, Birmingham – Lost by 6 wickets
June 17: vs India, Leeds – Lost by 95 runs
June 20: vs Australia, Southampton
June 25: vs South Africa, Bristol
June 27: vs Pakistan, Bristol
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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