Australia has cemented its spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after brushing off the absence of star skipper Alyssa Healy to beat India by nine runs in Sharjah. The crucial win means the Aussies remain unbeaten and leaves second-placed India needing Pakistan to beat New Zealand in their final group game - while staying ahead of both teams on net run rate - to progress.

Tahlia McGrath says she felt “calm” stepping into the captaincy role with the next few days of rest set to determine whether she’’l keep the role or whether skipper Alyssa Healy will be available for Australia’s World Cup semi-final on either Friday or Saturday.

Tahlia McGrath will lead Australia against India in the absence of Alyssa Healy, who missed out due to a foot injury. Darcie Brown has replaced Tayla Vlaeminck.

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy was ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against India at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the India vs Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match in Sharjah. Cricket Australia revealed the reason behind the Aussie skipper missing out on the high-voltage clash.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in a do-or-die match for India in the Women's T20 World Cup, here at the Sharjah

Australia's captain suffers "acute right foot injury" after seeing Tayla Vlaeminck go down with dislocated shoulder