A juggernaut meets a team with nothing left to play for but pride. Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 21 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 pits the tournament’s most ruthless side against an already-eliminated Pakistan side desperate to salvage some self-respect.
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AUS-W vs PAK-W: Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, Match 21 |
| Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM BST |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| AUS-W Record | 3 wins, 0 losses |
| PAK-W Record | 0 wins, 3 losses (eliminated) |
Form Guide and Preview
Australia have been imperious — a 65-run demolition of South Africa, a 9-wicket annihilation of Bangladesh, and a 98-run hammering of Netherlands. Sophie Molineux’s side look every bit the title favourites, with Phoebe Litchfield rediscovering her best form and the bowling attack barely letting opponents settle.
Pakistan, by contrast, have endured a torrid campaign — losses to India, South Africa, and a gutting 23-run defeat to Bangladesh that confirmed their elimination with two games still to play. Captain Fatima Sana will be searching for pride and individual performances rather than tournament survival. The head-to-head tells its own story: Australia have never lost a T20I to Pakistan, winning 14 of their 16 meetings.
Probable Lineups
Australia (probable XI): Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (capt), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Alana King
Pakistan (probable XI): Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Ayesha Zafar, Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (capt), Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Prediction
This is as one-sided as fixtures get on paper. Australia’s batting depth and disciplined bowling attack should make light work of a deflated Pakistan side, with a comfortable win the overwhelming favourite outcome. For more Group 1 breakdowns from this World Cup, check out TechnoSports’ BAN-W vs NED-W match preview. Per Wikipedia’s tournament overview, Australia enter the tournament as six-time champions and the highest-ranked side in the competition.
How to Watch
Indian fans can catch the match live on Star Sports and stream it on JioHotstar from 11:00 PM IST. UK viewers have it on Sky Sports Cricket, US and Canada fans can stream via Willow TV, and Australian audiences get free coverage on Prime Video.
FAQs
Q1. What time does AUS-W vs PAK-W start in India?
The match begins at 11:00 PM IST on June 23, 2026.
Q2. Has Pakistan ever beaten Australia in a Women’s T20I?
No — Australia remain unbeaten against Pakistan, winning 14 of their 16 head-to-head meetings.
