T20 Cricket World Cup 2026: England vs West Indies

At a packed Lord's in London on 24 June 2026, England Women's Cricket Team booked their place in the semi-finals with a convincing 38-run victory over West Indies Women's Cricket Team. England posted a tournament-best total before restricting the West Indies chase to secure their fourth consecutive win.

BY TECHM STUDIOS
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JUN 25, 2026
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UPDATED: JUN 25, 2026
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T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup 2026: England vs West Indies Preview

Match Result

England Women: 186/7 (20 overs)
West Indies Women: 148/5 (20 overs)
Result: England Women won by 38 runs

England Innings

England's batting was led by strong performances in the middle order. Here are the top scorers:

Batter	Runs	Balls
Danni Wyatt-Hodge	65	42
Heather Knight	43	—
Alice Capsey	28	—

Wyatt-Hodge dominated the innings with a fluent 65 and shared key partnerships with Knight as England accelerated to 186/7, the highest women's T20 international score recorded at Lord's.

West Indies Chase

The West Indies never fully recovered after losing early wickets and falling behind the required run rate. Here are their top scorers:

Batter	Runs	Balls
Chinelle Henry	51	30
Hayley Matthews	—	—

Henry's late half-century provided resistance, but England's bowlers maintained control throughout the chase. West Indies finished on 148/5.

Key Match Statistics

Statistic	Details
England Total	186/7
West Indies Total	148/5
Margin	England won by 38 runs
Player of the Match	Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Venue	Lord's, London
Tournament	ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Turning Points

Wyatt-Hodge's aggressive 65 gave England a strong platform.
Knight's 43 ensured momentum through the middle overs.
England's bowlers removed key West Indies batters early, leaving the chase behind the required rate.
Chinelle Henry's 51 came too late to threaten the target.

What It Means

The victory made England the first team to qualify for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals, while West Indies were left needing a win in their final group match to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Sources: ^{The Times of India, The Guardian, Cricbuzz}

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