Australian Women gave another clinical performance ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026with Sophie Molineux He grabbed the headlines thanks to an amazing grip Sobhana Mostary During the Group A match against Bangladesh Women.
Sophie Molineux gets a great takedown from Sobhana Mostary
The moment came when he got out to the eighth ball in the second ball Ellyse Perry Sobhana was tempted to play a wide drive outside the off stump. The Bangladeshi batsman accepted the invitation, but Molineux couldn’t stop the fire, cutting to where he reacted immediately. Leaping sharply to his left, he completed a brilliant two-handed catch before falling to safety, capping off one of the best knocks of the tournament so far.
The dismissal demonstrated Australia’s tactical awareness as much as its athleticism. Perry delivers the full ball well outside the off stump, prompting Sobhana to chase a shot that carries considerable risk. The batter failed to generate control and a mistimed drive flew to cover. Perfectly placed, Molineux showed excellent anticipation and poise. He sprinted forward, reached out with both hands, and caught the ball despite losing his footing while diving. The outstanding effort immediately sparked celebrations among the Australian players and was widely applauded by fans watching the match.
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Australia’s bowlers stop Bangladesh’s fightback
While Molineux’s catch was the standout visual of the innings, the Australian bowlers underpinned their dominance by keeping the Bangladesh batsmen under constant pressure.
Bangladesh managed just 77/8 in the allotted 20 overs after finding boundaries difficult against Australia’s relentless attack. Molineux backed up his brilliance on the field with the ball as well, returning impressive figures of 2 for 14 from his spell.
Veteran all-rounder Perry also made a significant impact, claiming two wickets and repeatedly forcing the Bangladesh batsmen into mistakes with his disciplined lines and clever changes of pace. Kim Garth chipped in with two scalps of his own, ensuring wings fall regularly and preventing any meaningful partnerships from developing. Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana fought hard at the collapse and became his team’s top scorer with 27 runs. However, Australia received little support from the rest of the innings as they maintained complete control from start to finish.
A combined bowling effort, complemented by excellent fielding standards, meant Bangladesh never recovered from early wickets and were restricted to one of the lowest totals in the competition.
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