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From the crease — Sunday morning, 28 June

India and Australia Set for Crucial T20 World Cup Clash at Lord's

The highly anticipated Group A encounter today could significantly impact the semi-final picture in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

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The story

After a brief pause in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, attention turns to Lord's in London as India prepares to face Australia in a pivotal Group A fixture later today, June 28. This encounter is expected to be a key determinant in the race for semi-final berths, with both teams eager to assert their dominance.

The rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses has produced several memorable World Cup clashes, and fans are anticipating another compelling contest. Also scheduled for today is another Group A clash between South Africa and Bangladesh. Individual battles across batting and bowling are likely to shape the outcomes at the iconic venues.

Tables that matter

CompetitionPositionNote
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group 11stAustralia: 4 played, 8 points
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group 12ndIndia: 4 played, 6 points
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group 13rdSouth Africa: 4 played, 6 points
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group 14thBangladesh: 4 played, 4 points

What we'll be watching

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