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    Fans erupt after Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry help Australia eliminate India from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

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    Fans erupt after Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry help Australia eliminate India from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

    Cricket fans worldwide are reeling after a high-stakes blockbuster at the home of cricket. In the 30th Match of Group 1 at Lord’s in London on June 28, 2026, Australia Women clashed with India Women in a crucial encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. In a breathtaking finish that lived up to the storied rivalry between these two powerhouses, Australia managed to pull off a sensational six-wicket victory, chasing down a formidable target with a full over to spare. The devastating loss officially eliminated India from the tournament, leaving Indian supporters heartbroken while cricket enthusiasts erupted over a masterclass in modern T20 chasing.

    Harmanpreet Kaur’s blistering knock takes India to a competitive total

    Opting to set a target on a pristine Lord’s surface, India’s batting department showed immense intent from the absolute get-go. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laid down a solid platform, stringing together a 66-run opening stand. Verma was aggressive during her 26-ball 34, smashing four fours and a six before being cleaned up by Sophie Molineux. Mandhana anchored the initial phase with a steady 38 off 37 deliveries until a sharp piece of fielding resulted in her being run out. Jemimah Rodrigues kept the scoreboard ticking with a crucial 34 off 28 balls before retiring out late in the innings.

    However, the real impetus came from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who played an absolute gem of an innings when India needed it most. Walking in with a clear license to attack, Kaur tore through the Australian bowling attack. She brought up a spectacular half-century off just 25 balls, finishing with an explosive 56 runs from a mere 27 deliveries. Her magnificent cameo was studded with six boundaries and two towering sixes, operating at a strike rate of over 207. Despite Molineux picking up two wickets, Kaur’s late-overs onslaught successfully propelled India to a highly competitive total of 170/4 in their allotted 20 overs.

    Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry knock India out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

    Chasing 171 for survival and glory, Australia’s response started on a shaky note. Indian pacer Renuka Singh struck in the very first over, trapping Georgia Voll leg-before for just 4. Phoebe Litchfield (24) and Beth Mooney (22) steadied the ship slightly, but when India’s emerging bowler Shree Charani and veteran Deepti Sharma struck quick blows to reduce Australia to 68/3 in the tenth over, the match hung heavily in India’s favour.

    What followed next was a dramatic counter-offensive anchored by two icons of Australian cricket. Player of the Match Ellyse Perry teamed up with Ashleigh Gardner to construct a flawless, match-winning partnership of 100 runs off only 57 deliveries. Perry anchored the chase brilliantly with a clinical 56 off 38 balls, including eight boundaries. Meanwhile, Gardner acted as the primary aggressor, matching India’s fire with a destructive, unbeaten 53 off just 29 balls, laced with three fours and three huge sixes.

    Though Charani broke the partnership by dismissing Perry in the 19th over to finish with commendable figures of 2/32, the damage was already done. Gardner remained calm, guiding Australia across the line at 172/4 with six balls remaining. The stunning chase broke Indian hearts and sent shockwaves through social media, cementing Australia’s semi-final credentials while abruptly ending India’s World Cup dreams.

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    This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.



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