Australia Chasing 126 Runs After West Indies Low‑Scoring Semi‑Final

In a tightly contested semifinal at Kensington Oval, the West Indies women were limited to 125 for 7, handing Australia a target of just 126 runs to book their place in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final.

Winning the toss, Australia’s skipper Sophie Molinex chose to field, a decision that paid off as the West Indies struggled to build momentum. Captain Haley Matthews contributed 30 runs with five fours, while Kianna Joseph added 16 before falling.

Ashleigh Gardner took three key wickets, removing Stephanie Taylor, Zahara Clarke, and later adding to the tally. The West Indies innings stalled at 83/6 after 15.3 overs, but a partnership between Deandra Dotin (26* off 16) and Janilla Glasgow (15) pushed the total just past the 120‑run mark.

For Australia, the bowling effort was shared equally with Molinex, Gardner and Georgia Wayham each picking up two wickets, and Annabel Sutherland claiming one. The win brings Australia a step closer to the title, with the other semifinal between England and South Africa scheduled for July 2 and the final set for July 5.