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Australia secures nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Australia secures nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup

Summary

Australia dominated Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup match on June 17 at Headingley, restricting them to 77-8. The Australian team chased down the target swiftly, scoring 78-1 in just 9.3 overs. Georgia Voll led the charge with an unbeaten 45 runs, bouncing back from a previous duck. Ellyse Perry, along with Kim Garth and Sophie Molineux, contributed significantly with the ball, taking two wickets each. Next, Australia will face the Netherlands on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77-8 in their innings.
•Georgia Voll scored 45 runs off 32 balls.
•Australia reached 78-1 in just 9.3 overs.
•Ellyse Perry was named player of the match.
•Australia's next match is against the Netherlands on Saturday.

Latest Updates

2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Australia crushes Bangladesh by 9 wickets in less than 10 overs at Women's T20 World Cup
1:47 PMBBC Sport — Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets in T20 World Cup

What they're saying

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Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77-8 and won by nine wickets in less than 10 overs in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday. Australia reached 78-1 in 9.3 overs to go two for two, and next for the six-time champion is newcomer the Netherlands on Saturday. Georgia Voll responded to her duck on World Cup debut against South Africa with an unbeaten 45 off 32 balls, including a six back over the bowler's head.
— Yahoo Sports