New Delhi, June 29 -- Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final Group A match at Lord's on Sunday, to knock the Women in Blue out of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. India entered the match in a do-or-die situation, needing a win to progress to the semifinals of the World Cup.

Australia and South Africa led the Group A points table after the Proteas Women secured a win over Bangladesh in the earlier fixture of the day. With this result, India is eliminated from the tournament, having also suffered a key group-stage defeat earlier to South Africa.

Australia, meanwhile, progressed to the semi-finals unbeaten, maintaining their strong record in ICC events. Chasing 171, Australia women displayed their trademark composure and batti...