Perry, Gardner knock India out of Women's T20 World Cup; Aussies in semis
Australia defeated India in the Women's T20 World Cup, securing a spot in the semifinals and eliminating India from the tournament. Strong performances by Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner were instrumental in chasing down India's target of 170.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant exit for India in a major international cricket tournament and highlights Australia's continued dominance in the sport.
Ellyse Perry oozed class, and Ashleigh Gardner was all muscle as Australia notched up a smooth six-wicket win to knock an underwhelming India out of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday (June 28, 2026).
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