Cricket fans around the world are in a frenzy after the high-priced blockbuster at the home of cricket. In the 30th Group 1 match at Lord’s in London on 28 June 2026, Australian Women collided with Indian Women in the decisive match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. In a breath-taking finish to the epic rivalry between these two powerhouses, Australia chased down a mammoth target with a full over to spare to claim a sensational six-wicket win. The devastating defeat officially knocked India out of the tournament and left Indian supporters heartbroken, with cricket fans treated to a masterclass in the modern day T20 chase.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s powerful knock takes India to a competitive result
Opting to target on a clean Lord’s surface, India’s batting department definitely showed great intent from the start. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma He put together a solid platform by putting together a 66-run opening stand. Verma was aggressive during his 26-ball 34, smashing four fours and a six before being cleaned up. Sophie Molineux. Mandhana anchored the first innings from 37 to 38 before a sharp fielding led to a run out. Jemima Rodrigues Hitting a crucial 34 off 28 balls, he kept the score going before retiring at the end of the games.
However, the real push came from the skipper Harmanpreet KaurWho played an absolute gem of an innings when India needed it most. Coming in with an open license to attack, Kaur tore through Australia’s bowling attack. He finished with an explosive 56 runs off just 27 balls, scoring a magnificent half-century off just 25 balls. His spectacular cameo was studded with six boundaries and two powerful sixes in a strike rate of over 207. Despite Molineux picking up two wickets, Kaur’s late-over attack successfully took India to 170/4 for a highly competitive total of 20.
Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry knock India out of T20 Women’s World Cup 2026
Chasing 171 for survival and glory, Australia’s reply began on a shaky note. Indian accelerator Renuka Singh hit the trap first Georgia is complete total 4 feet. Phoebe Litchfield (24) and Beth Mooney (22) steadied the ship slightly but when India’s budding bowler Shree Charani and veteran Deepti Sharma He struck quick blows to reduce Australia to 68/3 in the tenth over as the match remained heavily in India’s favour.
What followed was a dramatic counter-attack anchored by two icons of Australian cricket. Player of the Match Ellyse Perry merged with Ashley Gardner Just 57 deliveries missing to build a flawless, 100-match-winning partnership. Perry executed the chase brilliantly with 56 off 38 balls, including eight boundaries. Meanwhile, Gardner acted as the main aggressor, capping India’s fire with a devastating, unbeaten 53 off just 29 balls, three fours and three huge sixes.
The damage was already done, though Charani broke the partnership by dismissing Perry on 19 to finish with commendable figures of 2/32. Gardner remained calm, guiding Australia across the line at 172/4 with six balls remaining. The stunning chase broke Indian hearts and sent shockwaves across social media, cementing Australia’s semi-final credentials and ending India’s World Cup dreams abruptly.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
There is daylight in women’s cricket and there is Ellyse Perry…Queen Ellyse Perry is the greatest to play women’s cricket in any format 👑👑pic.twitter.com/dRvVxGGxdD
— King In The North👑👑 (@KingInThe2North) June 28, 2026
The target of 171 was highly competitive but Renuka Singh’s 41 runs in 4 overs and failure to contain Ellyse Perry cost India the game.
Australia chased it down with a full over to sparepic.twitter.com/j78zYuEST2
— SaffronSoul (@TheRealDharm) June 28, 2026
The king was in the stadium so the queen of w cricket had to show her class, all hail the queen Elyse Perry 🐐❤️ pic.twitter.com/eyalTV6Ruv
— Kevin (@imkevin149) June 28, 2026
> No retiree trick
> No crying for sympathy
> No choke in KOSPure performance for the team with Ellyse Perry as the goat for you 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/aegSBLS233
— D.🇲🇰 (@dkhive102) June 28, 2026
Ellyse Perry Clutch Goddess 🫡🔥pic.twitter.com/Rr5JkxMPKr
— Yooo (@cricaddict2004) June 28, 2026
A day of endurance and character. Harmanpreet Kaur scored a fine half-century while Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner showed great composure under pressure. Each tournament provides valuable lessons and will leave the team with much to reflect on…
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 28, 2026
You wait a long time for one, then two come quickly. An absolute legend of the game…and he continues to find ways to be a better version. 🙏
Elite, Ellyse Perry. No one really likes him.👑 pic.twitter.com/dwjR54DCOL
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 28, 2026
🚨 INDIA IS KNOCKED 🚨
– Ellyse Perry single-handedly knocked India out of the World Cup.💥
– India are back where they belong after pocketing the rigged World Cup on their home turf.
– The Aussie GOAT has proven that he is miles ahead of these IPL scams. 💛 pic.twitter.com/eIwO1N7YNB
— Mian Ahmed (@aHmADmIaN150) June 28, 2026
Ellyse Perry… just a clutch player. Yes, he was criticized for scoring 77 off 88 on a highway at WC SF. But today it was a superior shot.
Go back to the 2010 T20 World Cup to relive some memories. This was the last of the finale… pic.twitter.com/TDSsW3tOxB
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) June 28, 2026
Undefeated Australia ⚡⚡#INDvAUS #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/azZX8Nqgdk
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) June 29, 2026
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