Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Women vs West Indies Women Match Prediction, 1st semi final – Who will win today's match?
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Australia women's T20I team (Source: ICC)
Published - 29 Jun 2026, 08:27 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Australia will take on West Indies in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, June 30, at Kennington Oval, London. The Sophie Molineux-led side is coming into the fixture having been unbeaten in the group stage. Australia won all five of their league fixtures to finish on top of Group A with ten points and are marching forward as strong contenders for the title.
On the other hand, West Indies are coming into the fixture having lost their last two matches against England and Ireland. The Hayley-Matthews-led side was recently whitewashed 3-0 by Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup and will be eyeing revenge against the six-time champions in the upcoming game.
AUS-W vs WI-W Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, June 30 | Australia women vs West Indies women | Semi Final 1 | Kennington Oval, London | 2:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (WT20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 157 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 186/9 (20) by England vs Australia, 2023 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 103/8 (20) by New Zealand vs England, 2024 |
| Highest Score Chased | 164 [165/2 in 19.3 overs] by England vs Australia, 2009 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 171 by England vs India, 2025 |
Kennington Oval Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | With new ball | Middle Overs |
AUS-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head record in WT20Is
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Australia Women | 17 |
| West Indies Women | 2 |
Australia Women vs West Indies Women Playing XI Prediction
Australia Women (AUS-W):
Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (capt), Lucy Hamilton, Kim Garth
West Indies Women (WI-W):
Hayley Matthews (capt), Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbell (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar
Players to watch out for in AUS-W vs WI-W
Ellyse Perry
The veteran all-rounder has been in rich form with the bat in the ongoing tournament, having played a key role in Australia’s dominant run in the league stage. Perry has accumulated 183 runs from five innings at an average of 45.75 and a strike rate of 140.76 with two half-centuries to her name. She will look to make another match-winning contribution in the upcoming encounter and help her team progress into the final.
Hayley Matthews
The West Indies captain has been the leading wicket-taker for her team in the tournament so far, having scalped nine wickets from five innings at an average of 13.55 and an economy of 6.10 with best figures of 3/15. Matthews will again hold the key for her team against a strong Australian batting lineup.
Today's Match Prediction: Australia Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
