Aus-W beat WI-W to reach the Final | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final, AUS Vs WI Match Result (June 30)
Australia Women booked their place in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after beating West Indies Women by 8 wickets in the first semi-final. The match was played at the Kennington Oval in London on June 30. Australia Women chased the total with seven overs still left. This win takes Australia Women into their eighth T20 World Cup final.
Match Summary: AUS-W vs WI- W
WI-W Batting
- West Indies Women lost the toss and were asked to bat first.
- Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph gave the team a steady start at the top.
- Matthews scored 30 runs, and Qiana scored 16 runs.
- The middle order struggled a lot. West Indies Women lost three wickets close together in the middle overs.
- Stafanie Taylor and Jahzara Claxton got out at zero, which dropped the team’s run rate.
- Deandra Dottin scored 26 runs off 16 balls, helping West Indies Women finish on 125/7.
Aus-W Chase
- Australia Women needed only 126 runs to win.
- They lost an early wicket when Georgia Voll was bowled after 16 runs.
- Phoebe Litchfield got out soon after for just 4 runs.
- Ellyse Perry had to retire hurt after scoring only 2 runs.
- Beth Mooney then took responsibility and scored 61 runs without getting out. She hit 8 fours in the match.
- Ashleigh Gardner joined her and made 35 runs, not out.
- Mooney and Gardner finished the chase without any more trouble.
- Australia Women reached 127 runs in just 13 overs. They won the match by 8 wickets.
Player of the Match: Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner was named Player of the Match because she played very well with both bat and ball. She took 2 wickets and gave away only 13 runs in her 4 overs. This was the best bowling performance in the match. Then she scored 35 runs from just 20 balls and was not out. Her bowling kept the West Indies Women under pressure. Her batting helped Australia Women win the match comfortably.
Top Run Scorers | AUS-W vs WI-W Semi-Final
Australia Women
- Beth Mooney: 61 runs off 36 balls
- Ashleigh Gardner: 35 runs off 20 balls
West Indies Women
- Hayley Matthews: 30 runs off 28 balls
Beth Mooney was the best batter in the match with her 61 runs. She was not out until the end. Ashleigh Gardner also batted well with 35 runs. She helped Australia Women finish the chase easily. For West Indies Women, captain Hayley Matthews scored the most runs for her team with 30 runs. She gave them a good start.
Top Wicket Takers | AUS-W vs WI- W Semi-Final
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia Women): 2 wickets for 13 runs
- Sophie Molineux (Australia Women): 2 wickets for 30 runs
- Georgia Wareham (Australia Women): 2 wickets for 17 runs
Australia Women's bowling attack was excellent. Three of their bowlers took two wickets each. Ashleigh Gardner was the most economical bowler of the match. She gave away just 13 runs. Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham also took two wickets each. They stopped West Indies Women from scoring high.
AUS-W vs WI- W Scorecard | ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026, Semi-Final
West Indies Women Batting
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Hayley Matthews (c) | 30 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 107.14 | b Wareham |
| Qiana Joseph | 16 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 72.72 | c Gardner b Molineux |
| Shemaine Campbelle | 22 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 88 | c Perry b Wareham |
| Stafanie Taylor | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Garth b Gardner |
| Jahzara Claxton | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Molineux b Gardner |
| Chinelle Henry | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.9 | c Sutherland b Molineux |
| Jannillea Glasgow | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 | c Mooney b Sutherland |
| Deandra Dottin | 26 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 162.5 | not out |
| Extras | 6 | (lb 2, w 4) | ||||
| Total | 125/7 | 20 Ov (RR: 6.25) |
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Chinelle Henry | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Hayley Matthews | 3 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahzara Claxton | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 1 | 1 |
| Afy Fletcher | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 2 | 0 |
Australia Women Batting
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Georgia Voll | 16 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 145.45 | b Henry |
| Beth Mooney † | 61 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 169.44 | not out |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | lbw b Matthews |
| Ellyse Perry | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | retired hurt |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 35 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 175 | not out |
| Extras | 9 | (lb 2, nb 1, w 6) | ||||
| Total | 127/2 | 13 Ov (RR: 9.76) |
Australia Women Bowling
| Bowling | O | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
| Lucy Hamilton | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kim Garth | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sophie Molineux | 4 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 3 | 26 | 1 | 8.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia Wareham | 3 | 17 | 2 | 5.66 | 0 | 0 |
What This Win Means for Australia Women
This win shows why Australia Women are one of the best teams in the world. They defeated West Indies Women easily. Australia Women showed their strength in both spin bowling and top-order batting. They controlled the match from start to finish. Australia Women never looked under pressure. They are now in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 finals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the semi-final between Australia Women and West Indies Women?
Australia Women won by 8 wickets. They chased the target of 126 in 13 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match in the AUS-Women vs WI-Women Semi-final match?
Ashleigh Gardner of Australia Women was named Player of the Match for her 2 wickets and 35 runs.
What was West Indies Women's final score in the match against Australia Women?
West Indies Women scored 125 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Hayley Matthews was the top run scorer of the team with 30 runs.
How did Australia Women complete the chase against West Indies Women?
Australia Women reached 127 runs with 2 wickets in 13 overs. Their batting was led by Beth Mooney with her 61 runs.
Did any player retire hurt during the match between West Indies-W and Australia-W?
Yes, Ellyse Perry of Australia Women retired hurt after scoring 2 runs during the chase.
Is this Australia Women's first T20 World Cup final?
No, this is Australia Women’s eighth T20 World Cup final. They have continued their dominance for a long time.
How many T20 World Cup titles have Australia Women won?
Australia Women have won six ICC T20 World Cup titles. They are the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Who has scored the most runs for Australia Women in this World Cup so far?
Ellyse Perry has scored the most runs for Australia Women in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, with 185 runs in the tournament.