England became the first team to secure a place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating West Indies by 38 runs.
A superb 65 off 42 balls from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a quickfire 43 from Heather Knight powered England to 186/7. In reply, West Indies struggled to keep pace as England’s disciplined bowling attack restricted them to 148/5. Linsey Smith provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Hayley Matthews, while Sophie Ecclestone removed Shemaine Campbelle.
England maintained control throughout the chase to register their fourth consecutive win and confirm their place in the last four.