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Australia have announced their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in England from June 12.
Sophie Molineux will lead the team in the tournament. One of the biggest surprises in the squad is the exclusion of fast bowler Darcie Brown, while young pacer Lucy Hamilton has been included in the squad.
Australia will aim to win their record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Australia Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
- Sophie Molineux (Captain)
- Nicola Carey
- Ash Gardner
- Kim Garth
- Lucy Hamilton
- Grace Harris
- Alana King
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Tahlia McGrath
- Beth Mooney
- Ellyse Perry
- Megan Schutt
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Voll
- Georgia Wareham
Travelling Reserve: Tahlia Wilson
Darcie Brown Dropped, Lucy Hamilton Gets Big Opportunity
Australia selectors made a surprising decision by leaving out Darcie Brown from the T20 World Cup squad. Instead, young left-arm pacer Lucy Hamilton has earned a place in the team after impressive performances in junior and senior cricket.
Hamilton previously captained Australia’s Under-19 side and recently made her debut for the senior national team.
Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney And Ash Gardner To Lead Experienced Core
Australia’s squad includes several star players such as Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner and Tahlia McGrath.
These experienced cricketers will play an important role as Australia chase another ICC title.
Australia are the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
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Australia Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
Australia are placed in Group 1 alongside India, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Netherlands.
| Opponent | Date | Venue | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | June 13 | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM |
| Bangladesh | June 17 | Headingley Stadium | 10:30 AM |
| Netherlands | June 20 | The Ageas Bowl (Hampshire Bowl) | 10:30 AM |
| Pakistan | June 23 | Headingley Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| India | June 28 | Lord's Cricket Ground | 2:30 PM |
Australia Begin World Cup Campaign Against South Africa
Australia will start their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey against South Africa on June 13 in Manchester.
Their final group-stage match against India at Lord’s on June 28 is expected to be one of the biggest clashes of the tournament.
With a balanced squad filled with experienced stars and young talent, Australia will once again enter the tournament as strong favourites to lift the trophy.
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