Women's T20 World Cup: Australia hit by double injury blow

Australia Women have been hit by a couple of big injury setbacks as they prepare to face India in the T20 World Cup on Monday.

The Aussies all but booked their place in the last four of the competition following a comfortable win over Pakistan, and are priced at 1.70 to go all the way and win it.

However, the win did come at a cost with Alyssa Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck both picking up injuries.

There are now concerns over the duo for the rest of the tournament, but the Aussies will feel they have enough strength in depth to cope.

Next up is a clash with India, and a fourth straight win will keep the momentum rolling heading into the semi-finals.

India, who are 7.00 to win the T20 World Cup Women, are desperate for the win to boost their chances of joining Australia in the semi-finals.

. What: India Women v Australia Women
. Where: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates
. When: 00:00 (AEST) Monday 14th October, 2024
. How to watch: Amazon Prime
. Odds: India Women 3.20, Australia Women 1.36

Australia wait on injured stars

Australia once again dominated as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in their latest T20 World Cup Women clash.

However it was not all good news as both Alyssa Healy and Tayla Vlaeminck picked up injuries and look sure to miss the India clash.

Healy picked up a calf issue while batting, while Vlaeminck suffered a dislocated shoulder while fielding just four overs into the match.

The severity of both injuries has yet to be revealed, but there is a question mark over their fitness for the rest of the tournament.

Pakistan had been bowled out for 82 runs in 19.5 overs, with Ashleigh Gardner taking 4-21, a performance that earned her player of the match.

Gardner can now be backed at 5.00 to be Team – Top Bowler in the showdown with India.

Healy had made 37 runs off 22 deliveries when she was forced to retire hurt, and it was left to Ellyse Perry to guide the team home.

Perry finished on 22 not out and is 4.33 to be Team – Top Batter, while Beth Mooney is the hot fancy at 3.25.

India desperate for the win

India have lots to do if they are to qualify from the group and reach the semi-finals.

They have bounced back from a shock loss to New Zealand to beat Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and sit second place on the ladder.

But a heavy defeat against Australia could leave them in danger with New Zealand and Pakistan still breathing down their necks.

Harmanpreet Kaur finished on 52 not-out in the win over Sri Lanka, and is 4.33 to be Team – Top Batter.

Asha Sobhana took 3-19 off her four overs and is 4.00 to be Team – Top Bowler.

India have won just two of the last 14 T20 matches against Australia, so it would be a huge upset if they pulled off number three on Sunday.