The Netherlands won the toss and elected to field against powerhouse Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Australia welcomed back fit-again Ashleigh Gardner, while handing a highly anticipated tournament debut to young left-arm speedster Lucy Hamilton
The expanded 12-team ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins Friday in Birmingham. Reigning 50-over champions India, hosts England, and South Africa look to challenge heavyweights Australia in what promises to be the most open tournament in its history.
