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The AUS-W vs WI-W fantasy team prediction for the ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 1st Semi Final at Kennington Oval in London on Tuesday June 30 2026. Match starts at 1:30 PM local time which is 7:00 PM IST.
Australia have not lost a single match in this tournament. Five matches. Five wins. They beat South Africa by 65 runs. They chased down Bangladesh’s 77 in 9.3 overs without losing a second wicket. They beat Netherlands by 98 runs. They beat Pakistan by 113 runs with 38 balls to spare. And in their last group match they beat India by 4 wickets chasing 171 in 19 overs. Their NRR is plus 3.882. No team in this World Cup has come close to them.
West Indies got here a different way. They beat New Zealand off the last ball in Southampton. They beat Scotland by 7 runs. They beat Sri Lanka comfortably. Then they lost to England by 38 runs at Lord’s. And in their final group match they lost to Ireland by 4 wickets in Bristol. They qualified as second in Group 2 but lost their last two matches going into the knockout stage.
One team is perfect. The other team is wobbling. That is the context for this semi-final.
AUS-W vs WI-W Match Details
Match: AUS-W vs WI-W, 1st Semi Final, ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Tuesday June 30 2026
Time: 1:30 PM BST / 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Kennington Oval London England
Australia Captain: Sophie Molineux
West Indies Captain: Hayley Matthews
Live TV India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming India: JioHotstar
Australia Women World Cup Journey
Match 3: Beat SA-W by 65 runs, June 13, Old Trafford
AUS-W 172 for 8 vs SA-W 107 all out in 16.4 overs.
Match 9: Beat BAN-W by 9 wickets, June 18, Headingley
Bangladesh 77 for 8 vs AUS-W 78 for 1 in 9.3 overs. Bangladesh were bowled out for 77 and Australia chased it in 57 balls.
Match 14: Beat NED-W by 98 runs, June 21, Old Trafford
AUS-W 219 for 6 vs Netherlands 121 for 3 in 20 overs.
Match 21: Beat PAK-W by 113 runs, June 23, Headingley
AUS-W 199 for 7 vs Pakistan 86 all out in 13.4 overs. Pakistan bowled out with 38 balls remaining.
Match 30: Beat IND-W by 4 wickets, June 28, Lord’s
India 170 for 4 vs AUS-W 172 for 6 in 19 overs. Their tightest match. Australia got home with 1 over to spare.
Tournament record: P5 W5 L0 NRR plus 3.882, 10 Points, Group 1 winners.
West Indies Women World Cup Journey
Match 4: Beat NZ-W by 1 wicket, June 14, Southampton
NZ-W 162 for 6 vs WI-W 163 for 3 in 19.5 overs. Needed 2 off the last ball. Got them.
Match 12: Beat SCO-W by 7 runs, June 19, Southampton
WI-W 153 for 6 vs Scotland 146 all out in 20 overs. Close but they held on.
Match 17: Beat SL-W by 5 wickets, June 21, Bristol
SL-W 98 all out vs WI-W 99 for 5 in 16.1 overs.
Match 22: Lost to ENG-W by 38 runs, June 24, Lord’s
England 186 for 7 vs WI-W 148 for 5 in 20 overs.
Match 27: Lost to IRE-W by 4 wickets, June 27, Bristol
WI-W 128 for 7 vs Ireland 129 for 4 in 18.1 overs. Ireland chased 129 with 11 balls to spare. West Indies had already qualified but this result is a warning sign.
Tournament record: P5 W3 L2 NRR minus 0.147, 6 Points, 2nd in Group 2.
Team Form Last 5
Australia Women: W W W W W. Five wins from five. Perfect run throughout the tournament.
West Indies Women: L L W W W. Lost their last two matches going into the semi-final. Lost to England and then Ireland. Two defeats on the bounce is not how you want to arrive at a knockout game against the best team in the tournament.
Head to Head AUS-W vs WI-W
Australia Women lead 9 wins to 1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. West Indies’ only win in this period came in the 2nd T20I of the 2023 bilateral series when they chased down 213 off the last ball.
All results confirmed from Crex:
AUS-W won, 3rd T20I 2026 via DLS, WI-W 61 for 3 in 10 overs vs AUS-W 211 for 7 in 20 overs.
AUS-W won, 2nd T20I 2026, AUS-W 164 for 5 vs WI-W 147 for 4.
AUS-W won, 1st T20I 2026, AUS-W 164 for 6 vs WI-W 121 for 6.
AUS-W won, 3rd T20 2023, AUS-W 190 for 9 vs WI-W 143 all out in 19.5 overs.
WI-W won, 2nd T20 2023, AUS-W 212 for 6 vs WI-W 213 for 3 in 19.5 overs.
Australia also won all three matches of their bilateral series against West Indies in early 2026 before this tournament. The head to head is 9-1 and the most recent five meetings have gone 4-1 in Australia’s favour.
Points Table Final Group Stage Standings
AUS-W: P5 W5 L0 NRR plus 3.882, 10 Points, 1st in Group 1.
WI-W: P5 W3 L2 NRR minus 0.147, 6 Points, 2nd in Group 2.
Team Comparison Last 10 Matches
AUS-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 90 percent
Average Score: 166
Highest Score: 219
Lowest Score: 78
WI-W in last 10:
Win percentage: 50 percent
Average Score: 141
Highest Score: 199
Lowest Score: 61
Australia average 166 per innings. West Indies average 141. Australia win 90 percent. West Indies win 50 percent. Every number favours Australia.
The Oval London Pitch Report
17 matches at Kennington Oval in this Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Matches: 17
Average 1st innings: 150
Average 2nd innings: 128
Win batting first: 53 percent
Win bowling first: 41 percent
Highest total: 211 for 5 by South Africa vs Scotland
Lowest total: 81 all out by South Africa vs Scotland
Highest chase: 172 for 3 by West Indies vs Australia (T20 WC 2024)
Lowest defended: 113 for 5 by West Indies vs England
Pace vs Spin at The Oval in last 10 matches:
Pace: 77 wickets at 75 percent
Spin: 26 wickets at 25 percent
Pace takes 75 percent of wickets at The Oval. Spin takes 25 percent. This is the single most important number for fantasy team selection today. Australia’s pace attack of Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth will be dangerous on this surface. West Indies’ Shawnisha Hector will also benefit from the conditions.
Average first innings of 150 means a total of 160 or above batting first puts real pressure on the chasing team. Australia have posted 172, 199 and 219 in this tournament. Their batting knows how to score above the average at English venues.
The most recent match at The Oval before this semi-final was England beating New Zealand in Match 28 on June 29. England posted 164 for 1 in 17.2 overs chasing NZ’s 163 for 6.
Toss verdict: Bat first. Teams batting first win 53 percent of matches at The Oval in this World Cup.
Weather Report London June 30
Temperature: 16.5 degrees Celsius
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 69 percent
Rain chance: 3 percent
Good conditions. Sunny afternoon in London. Only 3 percent rain chance means the full 20 overs will be played. 16.5 degrees is cool but dry and comfortable for cricket.
Australia Women Playing XI
Confirmed AUS-W squad: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (C), Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt.
Expected AUS-W XI: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (C), Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt.
Australia will field their strongest XI. This is a semi-final.
West Indies Women Playing XI
Confirmed WI-W squad for this World Cup: Hayley Matthews (C), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru (WK), Shawnisha Hector.
Expected WI-W XI: Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector.
Players to Watch
Georgia Voll — Australia Women
Voll opens the batting for Australia and has been their most consistent scorer at the top of the order in this tournament. She scored heavily against Netherlands. She attacks early in the powerplay and gives Australia a fast start. In a semi-final on a good batting surface at The Oval she will want to bat through and post a big personal score.
Ashleigh Gardner — Australia Women
Gardner bats in the middle order at number 5 and bowls off-spin. She contributes in both departments in most matches. She is Australia’s best all-round option in this match. The pitch at The Oval does not heavily favour spin but her batting contribution in the middle overs is where Australia can push their total from 150 to 170.
Megan Schutt — Australia Women
Schutt bowls right-arm fast medium for Australia. At The Oval where pace takes 75 percent of all wickets she is the most dangerous bowler in this match. If she swings the ball early and takes Hayley Matthews or Deandra Dottin in the powerplay West Indies’ batting falls apart quickly. She has been Australia’s most consistent wicket-taker throughout the tournament.
Hayley Matthews — West Indies Women
The West Indies captain opens the batting and bowls off-spin. She is the most important player in this match for West Indies. When she bats long West Indies post competitive totals. When she is dismissed cheaply they struggle to build partnerships. Against Australia’s pace attack at The Oval she will face Schutt and Sutherland with the new ball. She needs to survive that and build an innings. She has done it before. Her last-ball knock to beat New Zealand showed exactly the temperament this team needs from her today.
Deandra Dottin — West Indies Women
Dottin opens alongside Matthews. She hits the ball hard from ball one and her power in the powerplay can change the match if she and Matthews both start well. If West Indies reach 50 without losing a wicket in the first six overs they are in the game. If they lose early wickets Australia win comfortably.
Annabel Sutherland — Australia Women
Sutherland bowls right-arm fast medium and bats in the middle order. At The Oval where pace takes 75 percent of wickets she is Australia’s second most dangerous bowling option behind Schutt. She also gives Australia lower-order batting runs. A consistent performer throughout this tournament.
Match Prediction
Australia are heavy favourites. They have beaten West Indies 9 times in the last 10 T20I meetings. They beat them three times already in 2026. They are the only team in this tournament without a loss. They have better batting and better bowling on a surface that suits their pace attack perfectly.
West Indies have shown they can win from impossible positions. The last-ball win over New Zealand proved that. But they have lost their last two matches and their form going into a knockout game against Australia is the worst possible preparation.
For West Indies to win today Matthews needs to bat long, Dottin needs to give her support early, and their bowlers need to restrict Australia to under 150. That is a very specific set of things that all need to happen together.
Our prediction: Australia Women to win by 30 to 40 runs.
Best Fantasy XI AUS-W vs WI-W Semi Final T20 World Cup 2026
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | Australia Women | Batter |
| Beth Mooney | Australia Women | Wicketkeeper |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Australia Women | Batter |
| Ashleigh Gardner (C) | Australia Women | All-Rounder |
| Hayley Matthews (VC) | West Indies Women | All-Rounder |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies Women | Batter |
| Tahlia McGrath | Australia Women | All-Rounder |
| Annabel Sutherland | Australia Women | All-Rounder |
| Megan Schutt | Australia Women | Bowler |
| Shawnisha Hector | West Indies Women | Bowler |
| Karishma Ramharack | West Indies Women | Bowler |
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
She bats at 5 for Australia and bowls off-spin. In every match this tournament she has contributed with bat or ball or both. At The Oval in a semi-final she will get runs in the middle overs and bowl her 4 overs. Two ways to score points in one pick. She is the safest captain choice in this match.
Vice Captain: Hayley Matthews
The West Indies captain opens the batting and bowls off-spin. She is the only West Indies player who can single-handedly change this match. If she bats past 12 overs West Indies have a competitive total. She bowls 3 or 4 overs too. If West Indies cause a surprise today it starts with Matthews.
Differential Pick: Karishma Ramharack
West Indies off-spinner. Most fantasy players will fill their team with Australia players given the head to head and current form. Ramharack at low ownership with genuine wicket-taking ability in the middle overs is the best differential choice in this match.
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Q: What time does AUS-W vs WI-W T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final start in India?
A: The 1st Semi Final starts at 7:00 PM IST on Tuesday June 30 2026. Local start time at Kennington Oval London is 1:30 PM BST.
Q: What is the venue for the AUS-W vs WI-W semi-final?
A: Kennington Oval in London, also known as The Oval. The semi-finals of the ICC Women T20 World Cup 2026 are both being played at The Oval. The final is at Lord’s on July 5.
Q: What is the head to head record between Australia Women and West Indies Women?
A: Australia Women lead 9 wins to 1 from the last 10 T20I meetings. West Indies’ only win came in 2023 when they chased 213 off the last ball. Australia won all three matches of their 2026 bilateral series against West Indies before this tournament.
Q: What is Australia Women’s record in T20 World Cup 2026?
A: Australia Women won all five of their group matches. Beat SA-W by 65 runs, BAN-W by 9 wickets, NED-W by 98 runs, PAK-W by 113 runs and IND-W by 4 wickets. They finished top of Group 1 with 10 points and an NRR of plus 3.882.
Q: What is the pitch report for The Oval for AUS-W vs WI-W?
A: Teams batting first win 53 percent of matches at The Oval in this World Cup. Average first innings is 150. Pace bowlers take 75 percent of all wickets here. Spin takes only 25 percent. Bat first at The Oval.
Q: What is the correct West Indies Women squad for T20 World Cup 2026?
A: Hayley Matthews (C), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru (WK), Shawnisha Hector.
Q: Can West Indies beat Australia in the semi-final?
A: It is very difficult. Australia lead the head to head 9-1 and have beaten West Indies three times in 2026 already. West Indies have also lost their last two group matches going into the semi-final. For West Indies to win Hayley Matthews needs to bat long and their bowlers need to restrict Australia to under 150.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for AUS-W vs WI-W fantasy team?
A: Ashleigh Gardner. She bats in the middle order for Australia and bowls off-spin. She contributes in both departments consistently. In this semi-final on a good batting surface she will score runs and bowl her overs. Hayley Matthews is the best vice captain.