Australia and the Netherlands face each other in their second Women’s T20 World Cup group stage match on Sunday, continuing a packed opening week for the 2026 tournament in England. Australia began the tournament by crushing Bangladesh by nine wickets in their opener, confirming their status as one of the strongest sides in the competition.

The Netherlands are in the same group as Australia, India, and South Africa, making Group 1 arguably the toughest pool in the tournament. India posted a record 209 against the Netherlands in an earlier match, but the Dutch side showed character and will take something from the experience of competing against high-level opposition at a World Cup.

Australia’s women’s team have won six World Cups, more than any other nation. They enter this tournament as the most credible favorites to claim a seventh title. The pace and depth of their bowling attack, combined with a batting lineup that can accelerate at any point in an innings, makes them a difficult side to contain. Their nine-wicket win over Bangladesh was efficient rather than flashy, which is often the hallmark of a well-organized team at a major tournament.

For the Netherlands, this match is a development moment. Competing against the best in the world gives their players experiences that cannot be replicated in lower-stakes cricket. They qualified for this World Cup and are building toward being a more consistent presence in future editions of the tournament.

Sunday features four Women’s T20 World Cup matches across England. The India vs South Africa match in Manchester and the Sri Lanka vs West Indies contest in Bristol are also part of the schedule.

Full standings and remaining fixtures are on the official ICC Women’s T20 World Cup site. Australia’s opening win over Bangladesh left no doubt about their ambitions for the tournament. Whether the Netherlands can force a closer contest here will give both teams useful information about what lies ahead in their campaigns.