Heavyweights australia

T20 World Cup Group: Pre-tournament favorites Australia will look to continue their winning streak when they face newcomers the Netherlands in a 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at The Rose Bowl on Saturday.

It’s the first time Australia will take on Netherlands in a Women’s T20 World Cup game after having played against them in Women’s ODI World Cups, with the former winning on all five occasions. A clinical victory for Australia will take them closer to clinching the semi-finals slot and replace India as the Group A toppers.

Australia, the six-time champions, enter the fixture after dismantling South Africa and Bangladesh in their previous games. Australia’s formidable lineup could be further strengthened by the return of star off-spin bowling all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner from an ankle sprain, though explosive batter Phoebe Litchfield remains sidelined due to a quad strain.