Lord’s hosted a star-studded crowd this past Sunday as Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took their seats for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Australia. While thousands of fans filled the venue, the attention quickly shifted to the celebrity couple joining the crowd to cheer for Harmanpreet Kaur's side during one of the tournament's biggest fixtures.
The couple wasn't alone in the stands. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and ex-opener Shikhar Dhawan, alongside his wife Sophie Shine, joined them to watch the action unfold. The group was seen following the game closely, applauding key moments and backing Team India throughout the high-pressure contest. The International Cricket Council added to the excitement by sharing pictures of the stars together, giving fans a glimpse of the cricketing legends enjoying the marquee encounter.
Match turns on a single over
On the field, India appeared to have the game under control midway through Australia’s chase. The scoreboard read 85/3 after 12 overs while India defended 170 runs. The required rate was steadily rising, and the bowlers had executed their plans well. Renuka Singh provided an early strike, and Charani dismissed Phoebe Litchfield, forcing Australia’s experienced pair of Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner into a rebuilding phase rather than an all-out assault.
However, the momentum shifted sharply in the 13th over when Radha Yadav was taken on for 17 runs. That single over proved decisive, releasing the pressure India had built and allowing Australia to regain belief. From that point, Perry and Gardner took control, mixing calculated strike rotation with hitting to dismantle the attack. Their partnership grew into a match-defining stand, swinging the contest firmly in Australia’s favour.
Despite earlier breakthroughs, India could not sustain control in the final phase. Deepti Sharma dismissed Beth Mooney to become the leading wicket-taker in women’s international cricket, and Charani eventually removed Perry, but these efforts came too late. Australia chased down the target with an over remaining, sealing a six-wicket win. The victory ended India's campaign and opened the door for South Africa’s qualification into the semi-finals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament featuring women's teams from around the world, including India and Australia.
Who supported Team India at Lord's during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match?
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, along with former India head coach Ravi Shastri and ex-opener Shikhar Dhawan, supported Team India at Lord's during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match.
What was the outcome of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia?
Australia chased down the target with an over remaining, sealing a six‑wicket win over India in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match.
What was the score of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia?
India defended 170 runs, and Australia chased down the target with an over remaining.
What was the score of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia?
India defended 170 runs, and Australia chased down the target with an over remaining.
