Australia maintains unbeaten start as Mooney retires hurt against Netherlands
BBC Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Australia secured a comfortable victory over the Netherlands by 98 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Southampton on June 20. Beth Mooney top-scored with 74 runs from 42 balls but retired hurt with back stiffness after the 14th over. Australia set a challenging target of 219-6, with Ash Gardner contributing 58 runs. The Netherlands, in reply, managed 121-3, with captain Babette de Leede scoring an unbeaten 56 in her 100th T20I appearance. Australia's win keeps them unbeaten in the tournament.
- •Australia scores 219-6, matching highest total in Women's T20 World Cup.
- •Mooney retires hurt, leading to Voll taking wicketkeeping duties.
- •Netherlands finishes with 121-3, De Leede scoring 56 in her milestone match.
- •Gardner returns with impactful 58 runs after recovering from injury.
- •Match held in Southampton on June 20, 2026.
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands
- 1:52 PMThe Guardian Sport — Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands
"Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runs Captain suffering from a stiff back after long bus trip Beth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women’s World Cup clash in Southampton. In reply to Australia’s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation. Australia’s third win in succession has put them on the verge of locking away a top-two berth in their group and a spot in the semi-finals. But there was an injury scare with Mooney, who struck an unbeaten 74 from 42 deliveries before retiring hurt with the scoreboard reading 152 for two, after 14 overs. Continue reading...
"Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
"Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
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External links- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 5:06 PMInjury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands
Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
- The Guardian SportJun 20, 2026, 1:52 PMBeth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup
Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runs Captain suffering from a stiff back after long bus trip Beth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in their T20 Women’s World Cup clash in Southampton. In reply to Australia’s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation. Australia’s third win in succession has put them on the verge of locking away a top-two berth in their group and a spot in the semi-finals. But there was an injury scare with Mooney, who struck an unbeaten 74 from 42 deliveries before retiring hurt with the scoreboard reading 152 for two, after 14 overs. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:00 PMInjury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands
Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20 World Cup.
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