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• Australia squad announced for T20 World Cup
• Sophie Molyneux takes the captaincy
• Look who got the chance

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Defending champions Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. All-rounder Sophie Molineux has been entrusted with the leadership of Australia for the tournament starting from June 12. Some shocking decisions have been made in this selection and the youth blood has been given more opportunities.

veteran Darcy Brown out of squad; A chance for 20-year-old Lucy Hamilton

The biggest shocker in this team selection is the omission of veteran fast bowler Darcy Brown. Brown has taken 34 wickets in 41 T20 Internationals. In her place, 20-year-old Lucy Hamilton has been included in the squad. Although Hamilton has little international T20 experience, she has led Australia in the Under-19 World Cup.

Confluence of experience and youth

The Australian team includes veteran players like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner and Megan Shutt, who have the ability to turn the tables at any moment. Also, the 22-year-old Georgia Woll is all set to play her first T20 World Cup. Led by Sophie Molyneux, the team has a large number of experienced all-rounders.

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Australia’s legendary all-rounder Ellis Perry is on the brink of a record 50 World Cup appearances. Perry, who has played in every T20 World Cup since 2009, could become the first female cricketer in the world to achieve such a feat.

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Australian squad selected for World Cup:

Sophie Molyneux (captain), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Gracie Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Lichfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Elise Perry, Megan Shutt, Annabelle Sutherland, Georgia Wall and Georgia Wareham.

Traveling Reserve: Tahlia Wilson (wicketkeeper).

World Cup 2026: Australia Schedule

The Australian team will start their campaign from June 13 against South Africa. Interestingly, a high-voltage match between Australia and India will take place on June 28 at the historic Lord’s ground.

• June 13: vs South Africa (2:30 pm)
• June 17: vs Bangladesh (10:30 am)
• June 20: vs Netherlands (10:30 am)
• June 23: vs Pakistan (6:30 pm)
• June 28: vs India (2:30 pm)

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