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Netherlands Bowls Australia in T20 World Cup Shock
20 Jun
Summary
- Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Australia's Ashleigh Gardner returns from injury.
- Lucy Hamilton makes her T20 World Cup debut for Australia.
In the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, the Netherlands won the toss and decided to field against Australia. This decision was made at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, for the 14th match of the tournament. Six-time champions Australia have made significant team changes, with Ashleigh Gardner returning after an injury and Lucy Hamilton making her World Cup debut.
Australia, with two wins so far, sits at the top of Group 1 alongside India. The Netherlands, in their tournament debut, aims to gauge their strength against a strong Australian team. While there is no prior T20 history between the two sides, Australia had a commanding record in their past Women's ODI World Cup encounters.
Netherlands captain Babette de Leede stated that the bowling conditions would suit their seamers. Australia's captain Sophie Molineux confirmed two changes, including the debut of Lucy Hamilton, and noted the pitch's potential for high scores. The playing XIs were confirmed for both teams.
