England-Women Win by 38 Runs to Seal Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Spot (Match 22) | Eng-W vs WI- W
England Women beat West Indies Women by 38 runs in the 22nd match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's on 24 June 2026. England Women are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. They made a total of 186 runs for 7 wickets. Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 65 off 42 balls and was named Player of the Match.
West Indies women were restricted to 148 for 5. They lost four wickets for 69 runs in the first eleven overs. The win was England Women's fourth in four matches. It took them to the top of Group 2. West Indies women lost for the first time in this tournament. They still have chances to qualify if they beat Ireland Women.
Player of the Match: Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge won the Player of the Match award for her 65 runs off 42 balls. She hit eight fours and reached her fifty in just 32 balls. Danni played freely without taking any big risks. Her innings gave England women a strong start. It created a base for their total of 186. This was her second big score of the tournament, after her century against the Sri Lanka women in the opening game.
Top Run-Scorers: Eng-women vs WI- women
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England): 65 off 42 balls
- Heather Knight (England): 43 off 26 balls.
- Chinelle Henry (West Indies) :51 off 30 balls
- Jahzara Claxton (West Indies): 21 off 34 balls
Wyatt-Hodge and Knight did most of the scoring for England women. Together they added 108 runs for a strong total. For the West Indies women, Henry was the only batter to make a big contribution. Her half-century came too late to change the result.
Top Wicket-Takers: Eng-women vs WI- women
- Charlie Dean (England): 2 for 31
- Ashmini Munisar (West Indies): 2 for 42
- Lauren Bell (England): 1 for 20
- Sophie Ecclestone (England): 1 for 22
- Linsey Smith (England): 1 for 35
England women's bowlers worked well as a team. Four players took the wickets and kept the pressure on the West Indies women throughout the game. Ashmini Munisar was the West Indies women’s best bowler. She took two wickets for her team. She bowled with control through the middle overs.
Why Did West Indies Women Lose This Crucial Contest?
West Indies women lost the match because of poor fielding. They also had a slow start with the bat. They dropped several catches during England women's batting. This gave Knight and Wyatt-Hodge extra chances to score. The England women easily made a total above 180.
While chasing the target, the West Indies women lost four wickets for just 69 runs in the first 11 overs. This put the West Indies women under pressure. Henry scored a fifty for the team, but she didn't get enough support from the other batters, which made the chase even tougher. At last, the West Indies women lost by 38 runs.
Points Table and Semi-Final Race | June 25
England women top Group 2 with a perfect record. They have already booked their semi-final spot. West Indies women remain well placed in second. They can still qualify with a win over Ireland women in their final group game.
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| England Women (Q) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +2.342 |
| West Indies Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.008 |
| New Zealand Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.122 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.973 |
| Scotland Women | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.236 |
| Ireland Women | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.277 |
England-W vs West Indies-W Match Summary
England Women's Innings
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge top-scored with 65 runs off 42 balls. She hit eight boundaries before being run out in the 16th over.
- Heather Knight gave 43 runs off just 26 balls. She had a 40-run partnership with Wyatt-Hodge.
- Late hitting from Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone pushed England's score to 186.
West Indies Women's Innings
- West Indies women lost 4 wickets with 69 runs in eleven overs. The first four wickets were of Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, and Jannillea Glasgow.
- Chinelle Henry scored 51 runs off 30 balls.
- West Indies women could not chase the total because of an early collapse. They were 38 runs short of winning.
England Women Scorecard vs West Indies Women| ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
England Women Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Amy Jones | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | c Fletcher b Henry |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | 65 | 42 | 8 | 0 | run out (Glasgow/Campbelle) |
| Sophia Dunkley | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | lbw b Munisar |
| Alice Capsey | 28 | 23 | 3 | 0 | c Henry b Ramharack |
| Heather Knight | 43 | 26 | 7 | 0 | run out (Campbelle) |
| Freya Kemp | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | b Matthews |
| Dani Gibson | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | c Alleyne b Munisar |
| Charlie Dean | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | not out |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | not out |
| Extras | 9 (4b, 3lb, 1nb, 1w) | ||||
| Total | 186/7 | (20 Overs) |
England Women Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Lauren Bell | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Linsey Smith | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Charlie Dean | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Dani Gibson | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Freya Kemp | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
West Indies Women Scorecard vs England Women | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
West Indies Women Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Hayley Matthews (c) | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | c Jones b Smith |
| Deandra Dottin | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 | c Capsey b Dean |
| Shemaine Campbelle | 20 | 18 | 2 | 1 | b Ecclestone |
| Jannillea Glasgow | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | b Dean |
| Jahzara Claxton | 21 | 34 | 2 | 0 | c Smith b Bell |
| Chinelle Henry | 51 | 30 | 4 | 2 | not out |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | not out |
| Extras | 15 (4b, 3lb, 1nb, 7w) | ||||
| Total | 148/5 | (20 Overs) |
West Indies Women Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Chinelle Henry | 2 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Hayley Matthews | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Ashmini Munisar | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Afy Fletcher | 4 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 2 | 23 | 1 | 11.5 |
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FAQs
Who won the England-W vs West Indies-W match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
England Women won by 38 runs against the West Indies Women. It became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Who was named Player of the Match in the England Women vs West Indies Women game?
Danni Wyatt-Hodge of England Women was named Player of the Match for her 65 off 42 balls.
What was England Women's total against West Indies Women at Lord's?
England Women scored a total of 186 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
How many runs did the West Indies Women score in their chase against England Women?
West Indies Women made 148 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. They were 38 runs short of the target.
Who top-scored for West Indies Women against England Women?
Chinelle Henry top-scored for the West Indies women with 51 runs off 30 balls.
Why was Hayley Matthews' dismissal controversial in the West Indies Women's innings?
Hayley Matthews was given out after the umpire said that she had touched the ball with her bat before the wicketkeeper caught it. The England women asked for a review. The UltraEdge showed a spike, which means there was contact. However, one camera angle seemed to show that the bat did not touch the ball. Many people felt the decision was wrong. Matthews was clearly unhappy as she walked off the field.
Did England-W qualify for the semi-finals after beating West Indies-W?
Yes, England Women became the first team to reach the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with their fourth straight win.
Can West Indies Women still reach the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
Yes, the West Indies Women can qualify with a win over Ireland Women in their final Group 2 fixture.