The group stage of the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup came to a dramatic and definitive conclusion on Sunday, June 28, 2026.This year’s Women’s T20 World Cup has been a historic tournament, cementing the final four teams for the knockout brackets. Defending champions New Zealand, alongside title contenders India, have bowed out of the competition after a sensational final day of group stage action on English soil. Six-time champions Australia topped Group A with a flawless record, while a resilient South African side engineered a thrilling surge to claim the second qualification spot from the pool. They join Group B leaders England and second-placed West Indies to complete a blockbuster semi-final lineup.
Tournament Knockout Schedule Including Semis
The Women’s T20 World Cup knockout schedule moves entirely to London, where the top teams will compete across consecutive days to determine the ultimate champion. Global broadcasting networks will carry these high-stakes fixtures live from the grounds.
June 30, 2026 – Semi-Final 1: Australia vs West Indies – The Kia Oval, London (14:30 BST / 18:30 PKT)
July 2, 2026 – Semi-Final 2: England vs South Africa – The Kia Oval, London (18:30 BST / 22:30 PKT)
July 5, 2026 – The Final: Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2 – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London (14:30 BST / 18:30 PKT)
June 28 Blockbuster Closers: Proteas Stand Tall and Australia Shatter Indian Hopes
The final day of group fixtures at Lord’s Cricket Ground provided a fittingly theatrical climax to what has been a groundbreaking 12-team tournament format.
South Africa vs Bangladesh: South Africa won by 4 wickets
In the morning encounter, South Africa faced a highly spirited Bangladesh team in a must-win situation. Batting first, Bangladesh managed a modest but competitive total of 117/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The Proteas bowling unit executed standard variations well, but the chase proved to be an absolute nerve-shredder. Bangladesh spinners squeezed the South African middle order, leaving the Proteas needing 5 runs off the final 6 balls with 6 wickets down. Veteran all-rounder Chloe Tryon displayed remarkable composure, guiding an outside edge to the boundary before stealing a single to secure victory with 4 balls to spare. Marizanne Kapp was named player of the match for her brilliant all-round contribution, ensuring South Africa climbed to 8 points.
Australia vs India: Australia won by 6 wickets
Despite South Africa’s win, their semi-final progression hinged entirely on the afternoon blockbuster between traditional rivals India and Australia. An Indian victory would have knocked the Proteas out on net run rate. India started flawlessly after electing to bat, as openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma compiled an aggressive 66-run opening stand. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then played a spectacular innings, smashing a 25-ball half-century, including three consecutive sixes off Sophie Molineux in the final over, to propel India to a formidable 170/4.
The target of 171 was the highest successful run-chase ever required in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia stuttered early, slipping to 68/3 under pressure from the Indian bowling unit. Deepti Sharma claimed the crucial wicket of Beth Mooney, officially becoming the leading wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket with 356 scalps. However, Australia’s legendary depth rescued them once again. Ellyse Perry scored a majestic 56 off 38 balls, combining with Ashleigh Gardner, who bludgeoned an unbeaten 53 off just 29 deliveries. Their unbeaten 100-run partnership guided Australia home with an over to spare. This result left India stranded on 6 points, sending South Africa through to the semi-finals.
June 27 Action Recap: England Dominant While Underdogs Claim Consolation
The penultimate day of the group stage featured massive fixtures across Bristol and London, setting up the final-day mathematics.
Pakistan vs Netherlands: Pakistan won by 37 runs
At the Bristol County Ground, Pakistan secured a consolation victory in their final group outing. Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 126/6, largely anchored by opener Gull Feroza, who batted through the innings for an unbeaten 63 off 52 balls. Despite a late-order batting collapse, Pakistan’s bowlers responded brilliantly, completely dismantling the Netherlands batting lineup. The Dutch side was bundled out for just 89 runs in 18 overs, leaving both teams eliminated but giving Pakistan a positive finish to their campaign.
West Indies vs Ireland: Ireland won by 6 wickets
In one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, Ireland stunned the West Indies in Bristol. The Caribbean side struggled to find fluency and was restricted to 128/7. Ireland’s chase was masterfully anchored by Orla Prendergast, who scored a sensational half-century to guide Ireland to a comfortable victory with 11 balls remaining. Despite the shocking loss, previous victories ensured that the West Indies still progressed to the semi-finals ahead of Sri Lanka due to a superior net run rate.
England vs New Zealand: England won by 9 wicketsICC Women’s T20 World CupESPNcricinfo statistics.BBC Sport
As the Women’s T20 World Cup moves into the final stages, all eyes are on London. Fans are eagerly anticipating who will be crowned the Women’s T20 World Cup champion at Lord’s on July 5th. At The Kia Oval, tournament co-hosts England emphasized their status as tournament favorites by thoroughly outplaying the defending champions. New Zealand struggled heavily against England’s bowling variations and were restricted to 163/6. England’s response was completely clinical. Opening batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge continued her golden run of form, guiding England to a commanding nine-wicket win with more than two overs to spare. The heavy defeat confirmed the official elimination of New Zealand from the tournament.
Current Pool Points Table as of Match 30 – 28th June
Group A
| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Australia (Q) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +3.882 |
| South Africa (Q) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.633 |
| India | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | +1.718 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -0.710 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -2.831 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -3.640 |
Group B
| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
| England (Q) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | +2.342 |
| West Indies (Q) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.008 |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -0.725 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +0.122 |
| Scotland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -0.232 |
| Ireland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1.277 |
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