The stage is set at the historic Kennington Oval in London for a blockbuster clash as the dominant Australia Women face off against a fiery West Indies Women side in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Heavy favorites Australia enter the knockout round with an unblemished record, fresh off a commanding win over India at Lord’s. Guided by captain Sophie Molineux and powered by the sublime form of veteran Ellyse Perry and dependable opener Beth Mooney, the Aussies boast an unparalleled depth in their batting order and a versatile bowling attack perfectly suited to English conditions.
On the other hand, Hayley Matthews’ West Indies side will look to script a classic tournament upset. Despite a mixed group stage that included a tough loss to England and a surprising slip-up against Ireland, the Windies possess explosive match-winners like Deandra Dottin, Qiana Joseph, and the experienced Stafanie Taylor who can turn any game on its head. If Matthews and her spin department can exploit the surface and dismantle Australia’s clinical top order early, we could be in for an absolute thriller. With a coveted spot in the Lord’s final at stake, expect high-octane action today at 2:30 PM local time.
AUS-W vs WI-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 30, 07:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT/ 02:30 pm local
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
AUS-W vs WI-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 19 | Australia Women: 17 | Pakistan Women: 2 | No result: 0
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The surface at the Kennington Oval is traditionally a true, batting-friendly track that offers consistent pace and reliable bounce. In the shorter format, batters can expect to play their strokes freely, especially given the ground’s lightning-fast outfield. However, with the broken cloud cover and slight humidity expected in London today, early seamers will find subtle swing with the new ball. As the match progresses into the middle overs, the pitch might slow down slightly, offering a bit of slow turn for spinners. Overall, an average batting surface with enough assistance to reward disciplined bowling makes a score of 150-160 highly competitive.
Squads
Australia Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland
West Indies Women: Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Shawnisha Hector, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James
AUS-W vs WI-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia Women win the toss and bat first
- Australia Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- West Indies Women win the toss and bat first
- West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- West Indies Women’s total score: 160-170
Match result: Teams batting first to win the contest.
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