LIVE: Australia dominate powerplay
A triple header in the T20 World Cup as Australia face Bangladesh, India take on Netherlands and South Africa lock horns with Pakistan.
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A big day of cricketing action awaits in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 as three back-to-back games take centre stage.
The day begins at Headingley where Australia face Bangladesh before India and Netherlands lock horns at the same venue.
The action then shifts to Edgbaston where South Africa and Pakistan look to get their campaigns up and running.
Australia dominate the powerplay
The Australian bowlers have backed the captain's decision to bowl first at Headingley.
Kim Garth led the charge with a excellent spell that saw her dismiss the openers Dilara Akter and Juairiya Ferdous.
Sophie Molineuax then getting into the act and getting rid of Sharmin Akhter. Just two boundaries conceded in the powerplay.
Injury Updates
Phoebe Litchfield suffered an acute quad injury while batting against South Africa. She is expected to miss Australia’s next three matches. This is a new injury.
Ashleigh Gardner is also unavailable for selection following an acute ankle inversion injury (sprain).
TEAMS
Australia XI: Sophie Molineux (C), Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
Bangladesh XI: Nigar Sultana (C)(wk), Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter
TOSS UPDATE
Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl first in Headingley.
Australia captain Sophie Molineaux says she wants to make the most of the help for the fast bowlers early on.
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana is happy to bat first.