ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026: ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Headingley. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Australia Women will face co-hosts Bangladesh Women at 03:00 PM (IST) - 09:30 AM (GMT) Wednesday, 17th June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
AU-W vs BD-W (Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women) Match Details
| Match | AU-W vs BD-W |
| League | ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 17th June 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) - 09:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Headingley, Leeds, England |
Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women (AU-W vs BD-W) Match Preview
Australia kicked off their campaign with a magnificent 65-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Australian team posted a total of 172/8. They then produced an excellent bowling performance to bowl South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs.
The Bangladesh women's team had to work hard to win their opening match against the Netherlands. Chasing a target of 140, Nigar Sultana's team lost four quick wickets in the middle overs after a promising start. However, thanks to a brisk half-century from Juwairiya Firdaus and an unbeaten 37 from Sharmin Akhter, the Asian side secured the win with six wickets and five balls to spare.
AUS-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report
This will be the opening match of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup at Headingley, Leeds. The pitch here is considered favorable for fast bowlers, especially when the ball is new and the skies are overcast. However, it tends to flatten out after a few overs, allowing batters to post big scores. The team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first. The average first-innings score is around 150.
Who will win today Womens T20 World Cup 2026 between Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women?
Aaj ka AUS-W vs BAN-W match kon jeetega: The Australian women's team is heavily favored to win today's match against the Bangladesh women's team. According to official ICC tournament data and match probabilities, Australia has a 97.2% chance of winning, compared to just 2.8% for Bangladesh.
The six-time world champions made a brilliant start to their 2026 campaign by defeating South Africa by 65 runs. They posted a formidable total of 172, powered by Phoebe Litchfield's explosive half-century off just 24 balls; subsequently, Georgia Wareham (3/13) and captain Sophie Molineux thwarted South Africa's pursuit of victory. Their strong batting lineup and world-class bowling attack make them a formidable opponent.
The 'Tigresses' (Bangladesh women's team) are high on confidence following an easy six-wicket victory over the Netherlands. Opener Juwairiya Firdaus scored a magnificent half-century, and their spin department—spearheaded by Rabeya Khan and Nahida Akter—displayed great discipline.
AUS-W vs BAN-W T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 5
- Won by AUS-W- 5
- Won by BAN-W- 0
- No Result- 0
AUS-W vs BAN-W Match Playing 11
Australia Women (AU-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Beth Mooney(WK), 2. Georgia Voll, 3. Phoebe Litchfield, 4. Ellyse Perry, 5. Ashleigh Gardner, 6. Georgia Wareham, 7. Annabel Sutherland, 8. Nicola Carey, 9. Sophie Molineux(C), 10. Kim Garth, 11. Alana King
Bangladesh Women (BD-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Dilara Akter(WK), 2. Juairiya Ferdous(WK), 3. Nigar Sultana(WK)(C), 4. Sobhana Mostary, 5. Sharmin Akhter, 6. Shorna Akter, 7. Ritu Moni, 8. Rabeya Khan, 9. Marufa Akter, 10. Shanjida Akther Maghla, 11. Fariha Islam
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