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Australia Women vs West Indies Women – 1st Semi-Final

The 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see Australia Women take on West Indies Women on Tuesday, June 30, at Kennington Oval, London. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time (1:30 PM GMT / 6:30 AM PT / 9:30 AM ET).

Australia Women will come into this high-pressure semi-final with a strong and experienced squad led by Sophie Molineux. Their batting lineup features Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, and Nicola Carey. Mooney can provide stability at the top, while Perry, Gardner, Harris, and McGrath bring experience and attacking power in the middle order.

Australia Women also have excellent all-round strength through Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Nicola Carey, and Georgia Wareham. These players can contribute with both bat and ball, giving Australia great balance and flexibility in different match situations.

Their bowling attack includes Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, and Annabel Sutherland. Schutt can be dangerous with the new ball, while Molineux, King, Wareham, and Gardner provide strong spin options in the middle overs.

West Indies Women, led by Hayley Matthews, will look to challenge Australia with their aggressive and experienced squad. Their batting unit includes Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, and Zaida James. Matthews, Taylor, and Dottin bring experience and match-winning ability, while Campbelle and Henry can add important support.

West Indies Women also have useful all-round options through Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, and Qiana Joseph. These players will be important if West Indies want to stay competitive against Australia’s deep and balanced lineup.

The bowling department features Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, and Zaida James. West Indies have spin variety and medium-pace options, but they will need early wickets to put pressure on Australia’s strong batting lineup.

The Kennington Oval pitch in London can offer good batting conditions, especially once batters settle at the crease. Pacers may get some early movement with the new ball, while spinners can become important in the middle overs. In a semi-final, scoreboard pressure will matter a lot. A first-innings score of around 155-170 could be competitive at this venue.

Expert Prediction: Australia Women have a 60% chance and West Indies Women have a 40% winning chance.

Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.