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India Scores Record 209, Wins by 95; Australia Names Replacements

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

India posted a tournament-record 209-5 against the Netherlands, winning by 95 runs, the largest margin in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
South Africa beat Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston, with Marizanne Kapp taking three for 16 and Fatima Sana scoring an unbeaten 55.
Australia lost Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardner to injury, naming Megan Schutt and Grace Harris as replacements.

History

Historical Context

Since the inaugural ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June 2009, which featured eight teams and saw England defeat New Zealand, the event has grown into a biennial showcase. Australia, defending champions from the 2023 final, now juggle injury-driven squad changes, while India’s 209-5 against the Netherlands and South Africa’s two-wicket win over Pakistan illustrate the deepening competitive field.

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Story summary

India posted a tournament-record 209-5 against the Netherlands, winning by 95 runs, the largest margin in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
South Africa beat Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston, with Marizanne Kapp taking three for 16 and Fatima Sana scoring an unbeaten 55.
Australia lost Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardner to injury, naming Megan Schutt and Grace Harris as replacements.

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