NEED TO KNOW
- Australia will face the West Indies in the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval on Tuesday, June 30.
- First ball is at 2:30pm local time, or 11:30pm AEST, with the match streaming live on Prime Video.
- Australia enters the semi-final unbeaten after a record-breaking six-wicket win over India, which knocked India out of the tournament.
Few sporting events capture the speed, skill and spectacle of modern cricket quite like the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Held every two years, the tournament is the pinnacle of women’s Twenty20 international cricket, bringing together the world’s best national teams to compete in the game’s fastest format, where each side has just 20 overs to make its mark.
Organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the championship has become one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar, showcasing not only elite athleticism but also the continued growth and popularity of women’s cricket.
The 2026 tournament marks the competition’s 10th edition and returns to its birthplace of England, with matches taking place across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
This year, 12 nations battled through a round-robin group stage, which concluded on June 28, before the top teams progressed to the semi-finals at The Oval. The coveted trophy will be decided in the final at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Since its inaugural tournament in 2009, the Women’s T20 World Cup has steadily expanded in size and stature. Australia remains the competition’s most decorated side with six titles, winning in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Ahead, everything you need to know about this year’s 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Current ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Standings
Australia cruised into the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating India by six wickets at Lord’s, remaining unbeaten in the tournament. Chasing a challenging target of 171, Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history, thanks to match-winning half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner.
The result knocked India out of the competition and secured South Africa a place in the semi-finals. Australia will now face the West Indies in the semi-finals, while hosts England take on South Africa for a place in the final.
The teams marked with ‘Q‘ qualified for the semi-finals.
Group A
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Q) | Australia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.882 | 10 |
| 2 (Q) | South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +0.633 | 8 |
| 3 | India | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.718 | 6 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.710 | 4 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1.872 | 2 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -3.276 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Tied | Net RR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Q) | England | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.134 | 10 |
| 2 (Q) | West Indies | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.147 | 6 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.725 | 6 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.118 | 4 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.232 | 2 |
| 6 | Ireland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -0.875 | 2 |
What Time Is Australia vs West Indies Today?
Australia and the West Indies haven’t faced each other at a Women’s T20 World Cup since the 2018 semi-final in the Caribbean, where the Aussies cruised to a commanding 71-run victory.
Australia will face the West Indies in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Oval in London on Tuesday, June 30, with first ball at 2:30pm local time, or 11:30pm AEST, streaming live on Prime Video.
Meanwhile, England will face South Africa at The Oval in London on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
The Players To Watch In Australia vs West Indies
Ellyse Perry – Australia
Ellyse has been in superb form this T20 World Cup, returning to her all-rounder best after rarely bowling in the shortest format in recent years. She has already taken four wickets, while also leading Australia’s run-scoring with 183 runs at an average of 45.75 and a strike rate of 140.76, including back-to-back half-centuries. Beyond the numbers, her experience and leadership have also been invaluable, particularly as she supports Sophie Molineux in her first tournament as captain.
Hayley Matthews – West Indies
If there’s one West Indies player Australia will be keeping a close eye on, it’s captain Hayley Matthews. While she is yet to produce one of her trademark innings with the bat this tournament, the all-rounder remains the heartbeat of the West Indies side, having famously led them to their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title a decade ago.
Matthews has scored 118 runs across five innings so far, with a highest score of 48, but it is with the ball that she has truly excelled. Her off-spin has yielded nine wickets at an average of 13.55, while maintaining an impressive economy rate of just 6.10, making her one of the tournament’s most dangerous all-round threats.
Australia co vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner knows exactly the threat Matthews poses.
“West Indies are a completely different threat [to India]. They’ve got a lot of class and a lot of firepower within their team,” Gardner said.
“They also have a lot of experience, obviously led brilliantly by Matthews, who is a player that can take away a game pretty quickly.”
