LIVE: England press on despite losing early wickets
England, West Indies eye semi-final spot as they head into crucial Group B clash
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 continues with a top of the table Group B clash between England and West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday.
Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament so far and the winner of the match between England and West Indies will earn a final four spot.
Even as the race for the semi-finals intensifies, teams will have to deal with challenging conditions as temperatures set to be in the mid-30s in London this week.
Quick off the blocks
Despite losing two early wickets, England are scoring at a good rate. They finish powerplay on 57/2, the most they have scored in the first six overs this tournament.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is holding strong at 24 not out.
Early breakthrough
Chinelle Henry wins the duel against Amy Jones, sending her back after the England batter struck two boundaries.
West Indies have struck in the first over, England are 8/1.
Toss update
West Indies captain Hayley Matthew won the toss and elected to field first.
England playing XI: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
West Indies playing XI: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
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