Road to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final - Australia

Australia are on a six-match unbeaten run at the marquee event and have etched their place in the summit clash.

1 July, 2026

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The Australian winning machine is showing no signs of slowing down as it heads into its eighth Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday.

While Australia progressed unscathed in the group stage, they were relentless against the West Indies in Tuesday's semi-finals, easing to an eight-wicket win. Through the tournament, every time the team has faced adversity, they have found players to shoulder responsibility and turn the tide.

Australia are the most decorated team in the tournament with six titles so far, the last of which came in 2023, and they return to final for the first time in three years. A look at their campaign so far:

Beth Mooney | ICC WT20WC26 | Australia post-match press conference | 30 June ’26

Beth Mooney

Defeated South Africa by 65 runs

Australia laid down the marker in their tournament opener with a comprehensive with over 2024 finalists South Africa.

While Phoebe Litchfield brought the fireworks with a 24-ball half-century, vital contributions by Ellyse Perry (36) and Georgia Wareham (32) lifted Australia to 172/8. Despite a defiant 44 by Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa were bundled out for 107 in 16.4 overs.

Wareham was once again in the thick of things as she claimed 3/13 to earn the player of the match award. It was a sharp performance by the entire Australian bowling unit, with captain Sophie Molineux and Alana King picking two wickets each as well.

Australia boss the contest against Proteas | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026

Big win for Australia as they beat South Africa by 65 runs to kick off their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.

Defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets

It was another dominant performance by the Australian bowlers, who set up a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh.

With Kim Garth (2/18) and Sophie Molineux (2/14) scuttling the Bangladesh top order, the Asian side managed only 77/8 on the board. Only two of their batters, captain Nigar Sultana (27) and Ritu Moni (16), got into double figures.

In reply, Georgia Voll led the charge with an unbeaten 45 as Australia chased down the target in 9.3 overs. An all-round show by Ellyse Perry -- 19 not out and 2/14 -- saw her claim the player of the match award.

Australia stamp their authority with a dominant victory | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026

Australia make a statement with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Defeated Netherlands by 98 runs

Against tournament debutants Netherlands, it was Australia's batters who stepped into the spotlight. Half-centuries by Beth Mooney (74) and Ashleigh Gardner (58) and a final flourish by Georgia Wareham saw Australia pile 219/6 in their 20 overs.

It was the joint-highest team score in Women's T20 World Cups, equalling England's tally against Sri Lanka in the 2026 tournament opener.

Though captain Babette De Leede (56) and Sterre Kalis (44) resisted with a 96-run partnership for the third wicket, it was a bridge too far for the Dutch, as they finished at 121/3.

Australian batters set up big win over Netherlands | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026

Defeated Pakistan by 113 runs

Australia continued their unbeaten run in the tournament as they eased past Pakistan in the fourth group game.

After Beth Mooney fell on the first ball of the innings, Ellyse Perry (71) and Georgia Voll (39) build a solid base with a 100-run partnership. Cameos from Nicola Carey and Annabel Sutherland took Australia to 199/7.

Pakistan's chase never really took off as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Sophie Molineux, Perry and Sutherland picked up three wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 86 in 13.4 overs.

Australia extend winning streak with big win over Pakistan | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026

Australia make it four wins in a row with a massive 113-run victory over Pakistan at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Defeated India by six wickets

Fates of three countries (India, Australia and South Africa) were tied to the final group game between India and Australia. While Australia's winning streak had put them in pole position in a stacked Group A, it was a must-win game for India.

And the ODI world champions had their moments. Smriti Mandhana (38) and Shafali Verma (34) gave them a confident start, while Harmanpreet Kaur's (50) late onslaught, which included three sixes off Sophie Molineux in the final over, powered India to 170/4.

India also had a whiff as they reduced Australia to 68/3 inside 10 overs. But Ellyse Perry (56) and Ashleigh Gardner (53 not out) snatched the game from India's grasp with a 100-run partnership.

Though they were thoroughly tested, Australia chased down the score in 19 overs and finish the group stage on a high. Due to the result, India was knocked out of the competition while South Africa progressed.

Australia dash India’s semi-final hopes with a commanding win at Lord’s | Match Highlights | Women's T20WC 2026

Australia completed a flawless chase to defeat India by 6 wickets at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Defeated West Indies by eight wickets in semi-finals

Once in the knockouts, Australia found a higher gear.

Electing to field first, they put in a clinical performance to restrict the West Indies to 125/7. Captain Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30 and Deandra Dottin defied an injury scare to give the innings some much-needed impetus at the end with an unbeaten 26.

But Australia kept the power-packed batting line-up in check, never quite letting them settle. Ashleigh Gardner's two-wicket over stalled the West Indies at 59/4, while Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham also chipped in with two wickets each.

Australia were equally in command with the bat. Beth Mooney anchored the chase with 61 not out while Gardner put the finishing touches on a dominant performance with a 20-ball 35.