Australia, led by skipper Courtney Webeck, searching for their first victory in the tournament, were up against co-host Sri Lanka, led by skipper Mihirani Dulanjali, in the 11th match at BOI Ground, Colombo, on 17th November 2025, in the inaugural edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
India defeated Pakistan in the 10th game of the tournament on 16th November 2025. Nepal thrashed the USA by 10 wickets in the 1st game of the double-header day on 16th November 2025. The win also ensured Nepal’s spot in the Semi-final. India, led by skipper Deepika TC, secured their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Australian bowlers were on point with their accuracy and consistency in line and length, after skipper Courtney Webeck won the toss and opted to field first. The Sri Lankan innings never really got the momentum as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The Sri Lankan innings eventually folded for 67, with 3 balls to spare.
The 14-run partnership each for the 5th and 6th wicket was the highest partnership of the Sri Lankan innings. Opening batter Sanduni Saumaya (13 off 14 balls) was the only Sri Lankan batter to enter the double digits. Courtney Lewis (4-1-16-1), Adeline Roe (4-0-6-2), Nusrat Jahan (3.3-0-10-1), and Jennifer Parry (4-0-2-1) were the stand-out performers with the ball for Australia.
Chasing a total of 68, the Australian openers Amelia Hart (31* off 11 balls) and Courtney Lewis (36* off 14 balls) made light work of the chase and shot down the total in four overs and with 10 wickets in hand. As a result, Australia registered their maiden victory in the ongoing inaugural edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind 2025, from 11th to 23rd November, hosted by India and partly in Sri Lanka.
Courtney Lewis was awarded the Player of the Match for her impressive all-round impact, returning with match figures (4-1-16-1) with the ball, and scoring a vital 36* (14 balls) with the bat. Both the Australian openers knocked off 6 boundaries each.
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