The stage is set at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground for a high stakes encounter as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 crosses the Match 22 threshold. Both teams find themselves in a fascinating position on the Group 2 points table. England Women, capitalising on familiar home conditions, have looked incredibly stable and are locked in a fierce battle for the top two qualification spots. Meanwhile, the West Indies Women, historically mercurial but always dangerous, are breathing down their necks, making this match a virtual quarterfinal that will likely decide who books a ticket to the semi-finals.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket Team
Charlie Dean (C), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong and Danni Wyatt-Hodge
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Shawnisha Hector, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Qiana Joseph, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar
Players to watch out:
Shemaine Campbelle
Shemaine Campbelle has been a vital anchor for the West Indies in this tournament, making a massive impact with the bat. She has scored 130 runs across 3 innings at an impressive average of 65.00, remaining unbeaten once. Her tournament highlights include a stellar highest score of 90*, and she has struck 11 boundaries alongside 3 sixes with a solid strike rate of 130.00.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge continues to display her explosive batting prowess at the top of the order for England. She has accumulated 128 runs in 3 innings with a fiery strike rate of 143.82 and a brilliant average of 64.00. Her campaign is highlighted by a sensational century with a top score of 105*, showcasing her ability to completely dominate bowling attacks using 16 fours and a six.
Aliyah Alleyne
Aliyah Alleyne has built a reliable international reputation, featuring in 65 WT20Is and taking 26 wickets with a career-best performance of 4/27. In the current World Cup tournament, she has stepped up beautifully for the West Indies, snatching 8 wickets in 3 matches from just 8 overs of bowling. She maintains a phenomenal tournament strike rate of 6.00 and an average of 6.62, matching her career-best figures of 4/27 in a single game.
Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone remains a premier force in world cricket, boasting a brilliant WT20I career with 151 wickets from 109 matches at a remarkable average of 16.16 and an economy of 6.03. She has seamlessly carried that elite form into this tournament for England, picking up 7 wickets across her 3 appearances. She has bowled 12 overs, conceding 72 runs at a tournament average of 10.28, with a best bowling display of 3/22 to anchor her team’s spin department.
Pitch:
The iconic Lord’s deck features its legendary 2.5-meter slope, which naturally favors seamers with sharp lateral movement early on. However, tomorrow’s dry and baking weather will quickly evaporate any live grass moisture, turning it into a hard, high-scoring surface for batters.
Weather:
Expect a scorching, completely clear day at the ground with a blazing high of 35°C and an evening low of 21°C. There is a 0% chance of rain to disrupt play, though a gentle 7 mph northerly breeze will offer a touch of relief.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry
Match Details:
Date – June 24, 2026
Time – 11:00 PM IST
Venue – The Lord’s, London
Broadcast – Star Sports & JioHotstar
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