148/5 (20.0)
CR : 7.40
186/7 (20.0)
CR : 9.30
England Women won by 38 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge
65(42)
19.6
0
Linsey Smith to Chinelle Henry
Short of a good length on off, 83.1 kmph, Henry stays deep in the crease and slaps it straight. Linsey stops it with a dive to her left. A dot to end the over and England emerge victorious here at Lord's. They beat West Indies by 38 runs to progress to the semi-finals.
Over 20
West Indies Women 148/5
Chinelle Henry51(30)
Aaliyah Alleyne2(2)
Linsey Smith1-35(4.0)
ENG-W won by 38 runs
2:24 AM IST, 9:54 PM local time: England Women beat West Indies Women by 38 runs and become the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Remember, they have won every World Cup they have ever hosted in the women's game. And now, having reached the semis with a game to spare, expectations will only expand.
Though, if Danni Wyatt-Hodge [65* (42)] and Heather Knight [43 (26)] continue to bat the way they did tonight, it will leave them in a good stead. After being put in, England lost Amy Jones and Sophia Dunkley early. However, then Wyatt-Hodge and Knight stepped into the spotlight. The former oozed class and flamboyance with every shot she played, while the latter radiated sturdiness and effortlessness in the manner in which she got her runs. Riding on the partnership between the two, the hosts scored 186/7 in their 20 overs. Ashmini Munisar (2/42) was the only bowler who picked more than two wickets for West Indies tonight.
In reply, West Indies' start was not great. Hayley Matthews could not get going and was given out in a controversial manner that might be discussed plenty of times in the days to come. Deandra Dottin did score two fours and a six off consecutive Charlotte Dean deliveries, but got out in that same over. Shemaine Campbelle's 20 (18) did not dent the opposition's confidence much either. However, post the dismissal of these three, they moved along like an old, rusty bicycle whose chain had slipped along the way. Jahzara Claxton and Chinelle Henry got together in the 9th over and scored runs at less than a-run-a-ball for the large part during their partnership. While Henry did amend things by exploding towards the end and completed a half-century, Claxton finished with a shabby looking 21 (34) against her name. The spinners choked them and West Indies ended up well short of the target even with plenty of wickets in their hand.
Surprisingly, experienced and in-form Stefanie Taylor never came out to bat. For England, Charlie Dean returned the best figures of 31/2 in 4 overs. The hosts were guilty of putting down some catches, which they would want to avoid going forward.
Though, if Danni Wyatt-Hodge [65* (42)] and Heather Knight [43 (26)] continue to bat the way they did tonight, it will leave them in a good stead. After being put in, England lost Amy Jones and Sophia Dunkley early. However, then Wyatt-Hodge and Knight stepped into the spotlight. The former oozed class and flamboyance with every shot she played, while the latter radiated sturdiness and effortlessness in the manner in which she got her runs. Riding on the partnership between the two, the hosts scored 186/7 in their 20 overs. Ashmini Munisar (2/42) was the only bowler who picked more than two wickets for West Indies tonight.
In reply, West Indies' start was not great. Hayley Matthews could not get going and was given out in a controversial manner that might be discussed plenty of times in the days to come. Deandra Dottin did score two fours and a six off consecutive Charlotte Dean deliveries, but got out in that same over. Shemaine Campbelle's 20 (18) did not dent the opposition's confidence much either. However, post the dismissal of these three, they moved along like an old, rusty bicycle whose chain had slipped along the way. Jahzara Claxton and Chinelle Henry got together in the 9th over and scored runs at less than a-run-a-ball for the large part during their partnership. While Henry did amend things by exploding towards the end and completed a half-century, Claxton finished with a shabby looking 21 (34) against her name. The spinners choked them and West Indies ended up well short of the target even with plenty of wickets in their hand.
Surprisingly, experienced and in-form Stefanie Taylor never came out to bat. For England, Charlie Dean returned the best figures of 31/2 in 4 overs. The hosts were guilty of putting down some catches, which they would want to avoid going forward.
Player of the Match: Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (Player of the Match): "[What has been the key to success for her in this tournament?] Just watch the ball, have good energy. Back myself. Keep running and show bravery and come out with intent.
[What was the plan while batting today?] I guess most of the innings, we were trying to get that gap in the deep backward point region. Trying to access that area a lot and keep moving and have that energy.
[How was it batting in this heat?] That was the highest I have ever played here in England. Close to Dubai. But it was dry heat. We did well to get to that total. It can be tricky here. We came out all guns blazing.
[On run out dismissals] May be a little bit. We will talk about before the next game. T20 it is always a bit tricky. Definitely an area to improve on."
[What was the plan while batting today?] I guess most of the innings, we were trying to get that gap in the deep backward point region. Trying to access that area a lot and keep moving and have that energy.
[How was it batting in this heat?] That was the highest I have ever played here in England. Close to Dubai. But it was dry heat. We did well to get to that total. It can be tricky here. We came out all guns blazing.
[On run out dismissals] May be a little bit. We will talk about before the next game. T20 it is always a bit tricky. Definitely an area to improve on."
Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women Captain): "[On their decision to bowl first in the immense heat] It was certainly hot out there. But it wasn't a bad decision to bowl from us. We missed our lengths at some intervals. We won't say it was too bad but we let ourselves down.
[On playing for the first time at Lord's and did the occasion get the better of them?] I don't think it had anything to do about the occasion. It was a great opportunity for us to play at Lord's. Every game isn't going to go our way. We have to come back and get the win over Ireland.
[On her dismissal] Yeah. I felt I didn't hit it. I didn't hear the noise. At the end of the day, the umpire's decision got to be final. There was a gap between bat and ball. But at the end of the day, we have to accept the decision.
[Reason behind Stafanie not batting tonight?] Stafanie was feeling a bit unwell today. She went off the field. She took some tablets. Hopefully, she will get well for the next game.
[On facing Ireland next] It's crucial points for us. Coming up against Ireland, I think we just need to stay positive. We have to play our best cricket and try to come out on top."
[On playing for the first time at Lord's and did the occasion get the better of them?] I don't think it had anything to do about the occasion. It was a great opportunity for us to play at Lord's. Every game isn't going to go our way. We have to come back and get the win over Ireland.
[On her dismissal] Yeah. I felt I didn't hit it. I didn't hear the noise. At the end of the day, the umpire's decision got to be final. There was a gap between bat and ball. But at the end of the day, we have to accept the decision.
[Reason behind Stafanie not batting tonight?] Stafanie was feeling a bit unwell today. She went off the field. She took some tablets. Hopefully, she will get well for the next game.
[On facing Ireland next] It's crucial points for us. Coming up against Ireland, I think we just need to stay positive. We have to play our best cricket and try to come out on top."
Charlie Dean (England Women captain): "(On qualifying for the semifinals) It is brilliant. That is what we set out to do today and in this tournament. To get it with a game to spare is great.
(On the batting performance) For all the batters to chip in was great. (At the halfway stage,) we felt we had a good chance with 186 on the board.
(On her own bowling) I am never satisfied. I want to keep getting better. I was happy with the processes I went with. Happy, but you can always get better.
Few catches went down. I thought those were really hard chances. We did well in the sense that we got to the balls that we previously would not have. Hopefully, we can cling onto more of those in important games. The girls put in a nice shift in the heat, so can't complain.
(Update on Nat Sciver-Brunt) She is back in the nets. I don't know too much more than that. Really looking forward to seeing her back on the pitch soon."
(On the batting performance) For all the batters to chip in was great. (At the halfway stage,) we felt we had a good chance with 186 on the board.
(On her own bowling) I am never satisfied. I want to keep getting better. I was happy with the processes I went with. Happy, but you can always get better.
Few catches went down. I thought those were really hard chances. We did well in the sense that we got to the balls that we previously would not have. Hopefully, we can cling onto more of those in important games. The girls put in a nice shift in the heat, so can't complain.
(Update on Nat Sciver-Brunt) She is back in the nets. I don't know too much more than that. Really looking forward to seeing her back on the pitch soon."
England Women have become the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. As we have told you plenty of times before, they have won every Women's World Cup they have ever hosted. Hence, the expectations are only going to rise going forward.
Meanwhile, this loss would hurt West Indies. Yes, this is only their first defeat of the tournament and they still have their destiny in their own hands. However, it is the timid manner in which they let the game slip away from them, which would have deflated the spirit of their fans. Hence, they would want to bounce back with a bang in their next game.
Talking of bouncing back, that is exactly what Harmanpreet Kaur and co. will be looking to do. India Women take on Bangladesh Women in Manchester in the afternoon match on Thursday, June 25. That will be followed by South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women in Bristol. Of course, Team Crickxo will be there to call both the fixtures.
Do tune in for them. For now, this is Darpan Tikiya signing off on the behalf of Akshay Bhide and Zeeshan Naiyer. We hope you enjoyed the coverage of this fixture as much as we did bringing it to you. See you soon!
Meanwhile, this loss would hurt West Indies. Yes, this is only their first defeat of the tournament and they still have their destiny in their own hands. However, it is the timid manner in which they let the game slip away from them, which would have deflated the spirit of their fans. Hence, they would want to bounce back with a bang in their next game.
Talking of bouncing back, that is exactly what Harmanpreet Kaur and co. will be looking to do. India Women take on Bangladesh Women in Manchester in the afternoon match on Thursday, June 25. That will be followed by South Africa Women vs Netherlands Women in Bristol. Of course, Team Crickxo will be there to call both the fixtures.
Do tune in for them. For now, this is Darpan Tikiya signing off on the behalf of Akshay Bhide and Zeeshan Naiyer. We hope you enjoyed the coverage of this fixture as much as we did bringing it to you. See you soon!