Australia charges into the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final as the team to beat, riding an undefeated five-match winning streak through the group stage that culminated in a thoroughly clinical chase against India. Their campaign has been defined by an ominous sense of inevitability and a deep roster that refuses to panic under pressure.
Conversely, the West Indies have taken a far more chaotic path to the knockout rounds, overcoming a tough group stage setback against England to edge out Sri Lanka on net run rate in a tense race for the second spot in Group 2. This sets up a captivating clash of temperaments: a flawlessly drilled Australian unit going head-to-head with a passionate, unpredictable Caribbean side that excels when playing with their tournament lives on the line.
The outcome of this high-stakes fixture will likely hinge on whether the West Indies can disrupt Australia’s key structural pillars. The Australians will lean heavily on the tournament’s most consistent spine, with Ellyse Perry anchoring the batting via 183 runs at a brisk 140.76 strike rate, and Sophie Molineux strangling opposition line-ups with her 8 wickets at an average of just 12.50.
To throw the favorites off balance, the Windies need a defining performance from Hayley Matthews, who has been a revelation with the ball, picking up 9 wickets at a superb 6.10 economy rate. If Matthews can strike early and Shemaine Campbelle can continue her steady anchoring role in the middle order—where she averages 38.50—the West Indies have the explosive boundary-hitters to pull off an upset; if not, Australia’s relentless collective depth will carry them through to yet another World Cup final.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 19
- Australia won – 17
- West Indies won – 2
The historical record between these two sides paints a incredibly lopsided picture, with Australia completely dominating their head-to-head encounters. Out of the 19 times they have faced each other in this format, the Aussies have walked away victorious on 17 occasions, leaving the West Indies with just 2 wins to their name. While these numbers suggest a massive psychological advantage for the reigning champions, knockout cricket is famous for throwing history out the window, and the Windies will know that repeating one of those rare, magical performances tomorrow is all it takes to completely flip the script.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
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
Where to Watch Australia Women vs West Indies Women?
Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar website and app.
Schedule:
Australia Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs South Africa Women, Manchester – Won by 65 runs
June 17: vs Bangladesh Women, Leeds – Won by 9 wickets
June 20: vs Netherlands Women, Southampton – Won by 98 runs
June 23: vs Pakistan Women, Leeds – Won by 113 runs
June 28: vs India Women, Lord’s – Won by 6 wickets
West Indies Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Fixtures –
June 13: vs New Zealand Women, Southampton – Won by 7 wickets
June 18: vs Scotland Women, Leeds – Won by 7 runs
June 21: vs Sri Lanka Women, Bristol – Won by 5 wickets
June 24: vs England Women, Lord’s – Lost by 38 runs
June 27: vs Ireland Women, Bristol – Lost by 6 wickets
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives –
Catch all the live action on Star Sports channels and JioHotstar.
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live action on Prime Video.
For fans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live action on Willow TV.
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live action on Sky Sport.
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa –
Catch all the live action on SuperSport Cricket.
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