The champions get the defence of their title under way at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Join James Wallace for updates.   14:14 Megan Schutt is the Player of the Match There was a bit more bounce than I thought there would be,

Australia has begun its title defense at the Women’s T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.