Australia knock India out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with record chase

India's T20 World Cup 2026 journey concluded as Australia secured a dramatic six-wicket victory at Lord's. Chasing 171, the defending champions mounted a remarkable comeback, with Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner smashing half-centuries to overhaul the target. Despite a strong start and Harmanpreet Kaur's fiery unbeaten 56, India's bowlers couldn't defend the competitive total, leading to their exit from the tournament.