West Indies name T20WC squad with aim to repeat 2016 heroics

West Indies have named their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

28 May, 2026

All-rounder Hayley Matthews will lead the West Indian quest for their first world title since their triumph in the 2016 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. It remains their only success in the tournament history.

Matthews will be backed by experience of veterans Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor, who have plenty of all-round experience to boost the side in all three departments.

Squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.

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Matthews and Qiana Joseph are expected to take top-order roles. Dottin, Taylor, Chinelle Henry and Jahzara Claxton are some of the middle-order options in the squad, while Shemaine Campbelle will do the glovework.

West Indies bear a spin-heavy look with Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack, Matthews as well as Zaida James capable of turning their arm over.

At the same time, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Shawnisha Hector, and Deandra Dottin will boost the pace ranks.

Perhaps the strongest suite for the Maroon Warriors is the fact that they carry a number of all-rounders including Matthews, Henry, Dottin, Taylor, James, and Claxton.