LEEDS, UK: Australia’s captain Sophie Molineux won the toss and opted to put runs on the board first against Pakistan in what promises to be a crucial Group 1 encounter.
The decision reflects Australia’s confidence in their formidable batting lineup, which has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament.
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Pakistan have been asked to field first at Headingley, Leeds 🏟️#PAKvAUS | #T20WorldCup | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/h6DA6FJZR9
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 23, 2026
The statistical record between the two sides tells a story of overwhelming Australian supremacy. In 16 Women’s T20I meetings between the two nations, Australia have emerged victorious on 14 occasions, with two matches ending without a result. Pakistan are yet to register a win against the six-time world champions.
Head-to-head record:
- Matches Played: 16
- Australia Wins: 14
- Pakistan Wins: 0
- No Result: 2
The two teams enter this fixture with dramatically different momentum. Australia are riding a six-match winning streak, having won all three of their opening matches in the ongoing World Cup. They currently sit at the top of the Group 1 standings with six points.
Australia win the toss and decide to bat first! ✅ pic.twitter.com/gGRu2LfQcg
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 23, 2026
Pakistan, in stark contrast, are winless in their last seven T20Is and have lost each of their three tournament matches so far. They languish in fifth position in the group, ahead of only Netherlands by virtue of a superior net run rate.
Recent Form (most recent first):
- Pakistan:L, L, L, A, NR
- Australia:W, W, W, W, W
🚨 TOSS & PLAYING XI 🚨
Australia win the toss and elect to bat first 🏏
Two changes to our team for today 🇵🇰#PAKvAUS | #T20WorldCup | #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/SrY450rpou
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 23, 2026
Squads
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham.
