England Women reach T20 World Cup semi-finals with Lord's win over West Indies
A 38-run victory in searing heat sends England top of the group and into the last four with a game to spare.
Daniel Fletcher
Writer ·
England secured a place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 38-run victory over West Indies at Lord's on 24 June 2026, keeping their campaign on course in demanding summer heat.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge led the batting with a decisive innings and Heather Knight added important middle-order runs as Charlie Dean's side posted and then defended 186 for seven, despite a few missed chances in the field.
Background
West Indies stayed in the contest through a fighting half-century from Henry, but wickets from England's spinners and seamers kept the chase out of reach.
The result leaves England top of the group and qualified with a match to spare, while West Indies face pressure before their next fixture against Ireland.
What happens next
The win also sharpened debate about heat, player welfare and the rising profile of women's cricket in the UK, themes likely to follow England into the knockout stages.
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