Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs WI W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

How did 1st Semi-Final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between Australia Women and West Indies Women?

Australia made light work of the West Indies in the first semi-final in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This match was played at the Kennington Oval in London on Tuesday, June 30.

Sophie Molineux won the toss and opted to field first on Tuesday. Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph added a sedate partnership of 47 runs in eight overs. However, the Caribbean side fell apart through the middle phase of the innings. From 47/0, they slumped to 83/6 in the 16th over. Deandra Dottin played an excellent cameo of 26* off 16 balls to help the West Indies finish on 125/7. However, they fell way short of a par score.

In the second innings, Australia raced to 29 inside three overs before Georgia Voll was dismissed by Chinelle Henry. Phoebe Litchfield also fell cheaply, giving West Indies a ray of hope. Ellyse Perry retired hurt after facing just seven balls. Ashleigh Gardner joined forces with Beth Mooney, and they took the West Indies' bowling to the cleaners. Australia romped home in 13 overs with eight wickets to spare. Mooney finished unbeaten on 61 off 36 balls, while Gardner made 35 off 20 deliveries.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney had only scored one half-century heading into this game, and it came against debutants the Netherlands. However, on Tuesday, the wicketkeeper-batter showed why she is called an Australian legend. She amassed 61 not out off 36 balls, belting eight fours.

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner bowled a remarkable spell through the middle overs. In four overs, she gave away just 13 runs, finishing with a mind-boggling economy rate of 3.20. She didn't just check the runs but also dismissed dangerous batters, Stafanie Taylor and Jahzara Claxton.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Australia reached the final of the T20 World Cup for the eighth time.
• Beth Mooney equalled Suzie Bates' record for the most 50-plus scores (8) in Women's T20 World Cups.
• Beth Mooney scored 41* in the power play. This is the most runs inside the power play overs in Women's T20 World Cups.
• Georgia Voll became only the second batter to hit a six in the first over in the semi-final/final of the Women's T20 World Cups.
• 26* by Deandra Dottin is the highest batting at No. 8 or lower in a semi-final/final of the Women's T20 World Cups.

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Ashleigh Gardner won the Player of the Match award for her all-round heroics. She smashed an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls after picking up two crucial wickets in a magnificent spell of spin bowling.

When is the next match?

The West Indies bid farewell to the competition, but Australia will play in the summit clash against either England or South Africa on Sunday, July 5.