Sophie Molineux says her Australia side have learned their lessons as they prepare to open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a semi-final rematch against South Africa.
Ireland’s women threw everything at hosts Australia in Hobart, but ultimately couldn’t find the back of the net, drawing 0-0 and then losing out on the bonus point in the ensuing shootout.
Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield’s 100-run partnership fired Australia to their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown with a six-wicket win in Sunday’s final at a sold-out Lord’s.