Pakistan's troubles at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 simply refuse to ease. After a humiliating defeat to India, the team ran into Australia on Tuesday, and things only got worse. Riding on a blistering all-round performance from Ellyse Perry, Australia steamrolled Pakistan by 113 runs and moved another big step closer to the semifinals.
Perry made a commanding 71 with the bat, helping Australia post a towering 199 for 7. Chasing such a daunting target, Pakistan's batting collapsed completely and the entire side was bowled out for just 86.
Australia keep their grip firm
The six-time T20 World Cup champions have proven their dominance by winning all four of their group-stage matches. They now take on India on Sunday, a clash that could go a long way in clearing up the semifinal picture. Muneeba Ali top-scored for Pakistan with 32 before holing out to mid-wicket off Perry's bowling. Three batters were also run out during the innings, sinking the team's hopes even further. Having lost all four of their league games in the tournament being held in England, Pakistan are already out.
New Zealand keep the dream alive
Elsewhere, defending champions New Zealand beat Scotland by 6 wickets to keep their slim title-defence hopes flickering. Darcy Carter struck an unbeaten 72 for Scotland and carried her side to 131. In reply, a century stand between Izzy Sharp (62) and Brooke Halliday (41) made the chase comfortable for New Zealand in Bristol.
Yet the win does not make the road any smoother for New Zealand. To reach the semifinals, they must now keep an eye on results in other matches, hoping that either England or West Indies lose both of their remaining games. Interestingly, England and West Indies face each other before New Zealand's own do-or-die fixture.
Athapaththu's storm seals a big Sri Lanka win
In another contest in Bristol, Sri Lanka thumped Ireland by 9 wickets, knocking off the target with 27 balls to spare. Captain Chamari Athapaththu hammered an unbeaten 106, the biggest individual innings of the tournament so far, smashing 17 fours and 2 sixes off 61 balls. Ireland skipper Gaby Lewis made 59 as her side put up 130 for 5, which Sri Lanka overhauled at 134 for 1. To stay in the semifinal race, Sri Lanka must beat Scotland on Friday and also hope that results in other matches fall their way.
