Australia Women head into Tuesday’s last-four clash as marginal favourites in this Australia Women vs West Indies Women match prediction, holding a 51% win probability against West Indies Women’s 49%. Sophie Molineux’s side arrive unbeaten in five matches, fresh off a tense six-wicket chase against India, while West Indies have lost their last two outings, to England and then Ireland. Australia’s batting depth and a varied bowling attack give them the edge at a venue where they have dominated the rivalry historically. This preview covers the pitch report, playing XI options, head-to-head numbers and fantasy cricket tips for the first semi-final at the Oval.

 

AUS-W vs WI-W Match Details

 

Match

Australia Women vs West Indies Women | 1st Semi-Final | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Date

30/06/2026 (Tuesday)

Time

BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM

Format

T20

Venue

Kennington Oval, London

Recent Performance

Australia Women – W W W W W,  West Indies Women – W W W L L



AUS-W vs WI-W ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info

 

Coverage of the semi-final is split across regional broadcasters and digital apps, with full details below; broadcast details may vary by region where a platform is not yet confirmed.

  • Pakistan: PTV Sports and Geo Super on TV, with digital streaming on Myco, Tamasha and Tapmad
  • India: JioHotstar for live streaming, with TV coverage on the Star Sports Network
  • Australia & New Zealand: Prime Video (free, Australia); Sky Sport (New Zealand)
  • USA & Canada: Willow Sports via FAST platforms, plus Willow TV and Willow TV Canada
  • United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with the semi-final also free to watch on the Sky Sports app and Sky Sports Mix
  • Bangladesh: 
  • Sri Lanka: Dialog TV and the Dialog Play app
  • Nepal: 
  • MENA: StarzPlay Cricket W via the StarzPlay app
  • Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.

 

Australia Women vs West Indies Women Toss Prediction

 

Australia Women are tipped to win the toss and bat first at the Oval. With a clear, settled evening forecast keeping dew largely out of the equation for this fixture, Sophie Molineux is likely to trust a fresh surface and post a total first, backing her power-packed middle order rather than chasing under lights.

 

Kennington Oval Pitch Report

 

The Kennington Oval pitch report points to a fast, bouncy and largely batting-friendly surface, with the new ball offering early movement for swing bowlers before it flattens out. Scores during this World Cup’s matches at the Oval have generally favoured strokeplay through the middle overs, suggesting batters such as Ellyse Perry and Hayley Matthews could cash in once the ball loses its hardness.

 

Weather Report

 

London’s weather report for June 30 points to a mild, partly cloudy evening with temperatures peaking around 24°C (75°F) and only a 20% chance of rain, so an uninterrupted contest looks likely. With limited cloud cover expected to linger into the night session, dew should not be a major factor at the toss, leaving captains a genuine choice between batting and bowling first.

 

AUS-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head Records



Matches Played

19

Australia Women Won

17

West Indies Women Won

2

Tied

0

No Result

0

First-ever Fixture

June 6, 2009

Most-recent Fixture

March 23, 2026 (Kingstown)



Australia Women vs West Indies Women Team Preview & Squads

 

Australia Women

 

Sophie Molineux’s captaincy has been the quiet engine behind Australia’s perfect run through the group stage, marshalling a side that has now won all five matches without ever truly looking troubled. Her own all-round utility and calm head during the chase against India suggest she will relish another knockout opportunity in this AUS-W vs WI-W preview.

 

Australia’s batting is built on depth rather than a single superstar, with Beth Mooney’s wicketkeeper-opener role anchoring the top order alongside Georgia Voll and the returning Phoebe Litchfield. Ellyse Perry’s fifty against India was a timely reminder of her big-match pedigree, while Ashleigh Gardner’s finishing power gives the middle order a genuine X-factor.

 

With the ball, Georgia Wareham and Alana King’s spin combination has troubled most line-ups in this tournament, while Megan Schutt, Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland add pace options that can extract early movement off this surface. Nicola Carey’s all-round utility rounds out arguably the most complete attack left in the competition.

 

Australia Women Squad

 

Sophie Molineux, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham



West Indies Women

 

Hayley Matthews leads a West Indies side that has shown plenty of fight without finding total consistency, and her own returns with bat and ball will be central to any semi-final upset. Having engineered famous wins over Australia before, Matthews knows what is needed against the dominant force in this World Cup, even after back-to-back defeats to England and Ireland exposed some cracks.

 

West Indies’ batting leans heavily on experience, with Stafanie Taylor rediscovering her power-hitting touch in the back half of the group stage and Deandra Dottin still capable of explosive cameos. Shemaine Campbelle’s matured wicketkeeper-batting role has added stability, though the middle order’s susceptibility to twin strikes under pressure remains an area Australia’s bowlers will look to exploit.

 

With the ball, Ashmini Munisar has been a reliable wicket-taking threat throughout the tournament, supported by the variations of Afy Fletcher and the seam options of Aaliyah Alleyne and Chinelle Henry. Their collective challenge will be containing Australia’s free-flowing top order long enough to keep the chase, or defence, within reach.

 

West Indies Women Squad

 

Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James



AUS-W vs WI-W Prediction

 

Event

Australia Women

West Indies Women

Toss Winner

Australia Women

–

Player of the Match

Beth Mooney

–

Top Run Scorer

Beth Mooney

Stafanie Taylor

Top Wicket Taker

Megan Schutt

Afy Fletcher

Most Sixes

Beth Mooney

Stafanie Taylor

Predicted Score

200+

190+

Win Probability

51%

49%



Australia Women vs West Indies Women Winning Prediction

 

All signs point to Australia Women edging this contest, with their unbeaten run and 51% win probability built on superior depth across both batting and bowling. The key reason is simple: Australia have rarely needed all their resources to win matches this tournament, while West Indies must produce an all-round performance they haven’t quite managed since beating Sri Lanka. Can Hayley Matthews engineer one more famous chapter against the side that has denied her team a final since 2016? Follow Sports Live Hub for live updates, in-depth stats and fantasy cricket tips through the rest of the knockout stage.

 

FAQ: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 1st Semi-Final

 

What time does the AUS-W vs WI-W semi-final start in India? 

The match begins at 7:00 PM IST at the Kennington Oval, London.

 

Where can fans watch the Australia Women vs West Indies Women semi-final live? 

The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

 

Who is the key player to watch in this semi-final? 

Ellyse Perry’s all-round form for Australia and Hayley Matthews’ leadership for West Indies make them the standout players to track.