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India Eyes Semis: Must Beat Australia at Lord's
28 Jun
Summary
- India faces Australia in a must-win T20 World Cup match for a semi-final spot.
- India has a historical edge after beating Australia in recent tournaments.
- Australia has a dominant head-to-head record against India in T20Is.

India faces a high-stakes T20 World Cup encounter against Australia at Lord's on June 28. A win is imperative for India to secure a semi-final berth, regardless of other match outcomes. Australia, already through, leads Group 1 with eight points, while India and South Africa are tied on six points.
Despite Australia's superior head-to-head T20I record, India holds a psychological advantage from recent victories, including a semi-final win in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. India's top-order batters, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, will aim for a strong start to challenge Australia's formidable bowling attack.
The match commences with the toss at 2:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST). Broadcasts are available on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar in India, Sky Sports Cricket and TNT Sports in the UK, and Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports in Australia. India seeks its first T20 World Cup title.