Australia, England, West Indies, South Africa reach Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals
London, June 29
After 30 high-intensity matches in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 group stage, the four semi-finalists have been confirmed: Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa.
All four teams progressed after a competitive league phase. The group stage concluded at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday with a blockbuster clash between Australia and India, as per the ICC website.
Australia recorded the highest successful run-chase in Women's T20 World Cups to defeat India by six wickets to soar into the final four unbeaten.
Finishing atop Group A, Australia will next take on West Indies, who finished second in Group B. The two teams, who have a rich legacy in international cricket, will clash on Tuesday at The Oval, London.
While Australia are the most successful country in Women's T20 World Cup history with six titles, the last of which came in 2023, the West Indies' only triumph was 10 years ago.
West Indies' run at the 2026 World Cup also hasn't been as smooth as the Aussies'. After opening the campaign brightly with three wins, West Indies lost the next two group matches, against England and Ireland. They pipped Sri Lanka to the semi-final spot by virtue of a superior net run rate.
In the second semi-final at The Oval on Thursday, England take on South Africa.
England have never lost a T20 or ODI World Cup they have hosted. And rather than being burdened by the weight of history, they have used it as a rallying point to win five of their five group matches.
South Africa, meanwhile, will look to improve on their performance. While they only lost against Australia in a stacked group, the Proteas looked shaky against Bangladesh as well as Pakistan.
However, an inspired performance against India tilted the scales in their favour.
Finalists at the last two editions, South Africa are bidding to win their first Women's T20 World Cup.
Australia v West Indies: Tuesday, June 30, 2:30 p.m. local time (BST) from The OvalEngland v South Africa: Thursday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. local time (BST) from The Oval
The winners of the two semi-finals will square off in the summit clash at Lord's on July 5.
— ANI
Reader Comments
West Indies pipping Sri Lanka on net run rate is so typical tournament cricket! But honestly, WI looked shaky against England and Ireland. Australia will steamroll them in the semi. That batting lineup of Mooney, Perry, and Healy is just too strong. 🏏
England's home record in T20 World Cups is incredible - never lost! But South Africa are the finalists from last two editions, so that semi will be a cracker. Wolvaardt has been brilliant with the bat for SA. Lord's final will be epic. 🔥🔥
As an Indian fan, I'm gutted we didn't make it. But credit where due - Australia's chase was phenomenal. Their team culture and depth is something for BCCI to study. But hey, our women's team is improving. Next World Cup, we'll be stronger. 💪🏏
West Indies are lucky to be in semis. Their batting was exposed against England and Ireland. Hayley Matthews needs to fire big time against Australia. But knowing Caribbean flair, they could pull off a miracle! 🏆
South Africa vs India was the turning point for both teams - we lost momentum after that narrow defeat, while SA gained belief. That Kapp innings was just world-class. Hope SA can finally break their final jinx. Would love to see a new champion! 🌍🏏
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