Australia restricts Bangladesh to 77 runs in T20 World Cup match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Australia defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup at Headingley on June 17. After winning the toss, Australia chose to field first and limited Bangladesh to 77-8. Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux, and Ellyse Perry each took two wickets as Bangladesh struggled, falling to 27-5 early in their innings. Georgia Voll led Australia's chase with an unbeaten 45 runs off 32 balls, reaching the target with 10.3 overs to spare. Australia, who previously defeated South Africa in their opening match, faces the Netherlands next on June 20.
- •Australia won by nine wickets after restricting Bangladesh to 77 runs.
- •Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux, and Ellyse Perry each took two wickets.
- •Georgia Voll scored 45 not out off 32 balls in the chase.
- •Australia faces the Netherlands next on June 20.
- •Bangladesh is currently third in Group 1 standings.
- 9:37 AMBBC Sport — Australia thump Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
"Australia maintained their strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup as they thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Wednesday.
"Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in another eye-catching Women's T20 World Cup performance.
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External links- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 9:37 AMAustralia thump Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in another eye-catching Women's T20 World Cup performance.
- Sky Sports—Australia thrash Bangladesh to maintain perfect start to T20 World Cup
Australia maintained their strong start to the Women's T20 World Cup as they thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Wednesday.
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