England became the first team to secure a semi-final berth at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating the West Indies by 38 runs in London on 25 June. A commanding 65 off 42 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge anchored England's total of 186/7, which their bowlers defended with authority to restrict West Indies to 148/5. It was England's fourth consecutive win of the tournament, putting them firmly atop Group B.

England's Batting: Wyatt-Hodge Leads the Charge

Wyatt-Hodge was the centrepiece of England's innings, striking eight boundaries in a 42-ball knock that set the tone from the outset. Heather Knight complemented her with a brisk 43 off 26 balls, an innings made sweeter by the fact that she had been dropped on 14 by Hayley Matthews — a reprieve West Indies would come to regret. Alice Capsey contributed 28 as England's top and middle order collectively applied relentless pressure.

The hosts reached 86 runs at the halfway mark before piling on 100 more in the back ten. Despite West Indies running out Wyatt-Hodge and removing power hitters Freya Kemp and Danielle Gibson cheaply, England's lower order chipped in with 24 runs in the final two overs to push past the 180-mark. Among West Indies bowlers, off-spinner Ashmini Munisar was the pick with figures of 2 for 42; the rest of the attack — bar Aaliyah Alleyne — went for more than eight runs an over.

West Indies Batting: Collapse Under Pressure

Chasing 187, the West Indies required at least one of their top three to post a substantial score, but that never materialised. Linsey Smith removed Hayley Matthews in the fourth over after a successful DRS review overturned a not-out caught-behind decision. Deandra Dottin briefly threatened, greeting Charlie Dean with two fours and a six, but the stand-in England captain responded by having Dottin hole out to long-on off a quicker delivery.

Shemaine Campbelle, who had delivered a match-winning knock against New Zealand earlier in the tournament, was clean bowled by Sophie Ecclestone for 20, leaving West Indies reeling at 64/3. A 63-run fifth-wicket stand between Jahzara Claxton and Chinelle Henry offered some resistance, but the pair consumed 53 balls without generating the acceleration needed to mount a genuine challenge.

Standings and What's Next

England now sit at the top of Group B with eight points from four matches — the first side confirmed in the last four. The West Indies, who had entered the match unbeaten, must now win their final group game against Ireland to retain control of their semi-final destiny. This result also underlines England's status as the team to beat in the tournament, combining batting depth with varied, disciplined bowling.