LEEDS, UK: Australia took a major step toward the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 113-run win over Pakistan at Headingley on Tuesday. Ellyse Perry led the charge with a blistering half-century and two wickets as Australia stayed top of Group 1 with eight points and a strong net run rate.
Australia stamped their authority over Pakistan with a fourth win at the #T20WorldCup 👊
Watch the match highlights 🎥https://t.co/T7dPH9HgKs
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2026
Perry powers Australia to 199/7
Australia captain Sophie Molineux chose to bat first, and the decision paid off as the six-time champions posted 199/7 in 20 overs.
After Beth Mooney was dismissed for a first-ball duck, Perry and Georgia Voll rebuilt the innings with a 100-run stand for the second wicket. Perry struck 71 off 48 balls, while Annabel Sutherland added a quick 27 and Nicola Carey finished with an unbeaten 26 to lift Australia’s total late on.
Ellyse Perry’s clinical performance with the bat and the ball won her the @aramco POTM award 🏅 pic.twitter.com/0xX746ZbNt
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2026
Pakistan’s bowling had brief success through Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal and Rameen Shamim, who each took two wickets. Sandhu removed Voll and Ashleigh Gardner in the same over, but Australia still finished with a total that proved far beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Pakistan collapse in reply
Chasing 200, Pakistan never found momentum and were bowled out for 86 in 13.4 overs. Muneeba Ali fought hard with 32 off 25 balls, but she lacked support from the other end as wickets kept falling. Only Iram Javed and captain Fatima Sana joined her in double figures, with 14 and 17 respectively.
Australia’s attack shared the damage, with Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux and Perry taking two wickets each, while Georgia Wareham added one. Perry was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
Australia register a 113-run win at Headingley 🏏#PAKvAUS | #T20WorldCup | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/Ybf9slpfRo
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 23, 2026
Group 1 standings
The defeat was Pakistan’s fourth straight loss and left them fourth in Group 1, above only the Netherlands. They are already out of semi-final contention and will next face the Netherlands at the same venue on Saturday.
Australia, meanwhile, extended their winning streak to four matches and tightened their grip on the group lead.
