LIVE: West Indies make watchful start against Australia
Women's T20WC 2026 knockouts begin with the Australia-West Indies semi-final clash at The Oval
Australia and West Indies battle for a spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 finals as they kick off the knockout phase at The Oval in London on Tuesday.
Six-time champions Australia come into the semi-final contest unbeaten, wrapping up their group stage with a gritty win over India.
Meanwhile, the West Indies opened their campaign with wins over Sri Lanka, Scotland and New Zealand and qualified for the final four despite stumbling against England and Ireland.
Australia v West Indies
Steady start
Hayley Matthews got the West Indies going with a lovely cover drive on the first ball. The West Indies captain is looking good at 28 from 20 so far, but Australia have managed to keep the other end quiet.
After powerplay, West Indies are 35/0.
Toss update
Australia win the toss and elect to field first.
West Indies playing XI: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Australia playing XI: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton
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ICC Digital Insider Surbhi Vaid previews the first semi-final at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup between Australia and West Indies