Australia secure place in Women's T20 World Cup final after defeating West Indies
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Australia advanced to the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at The Oval after defeating the West Indies by eight wickets. Batting first, the West Indies scored 125 runs, collapsing from 47 without loss to 83 for six. Hayley Matthews contributed 30 runs while Deandra Dottin added an unbeaten 26. Australia successfully chased down the target in just 13 overs, with Beth Mooney scoring 61 not out and Ash Gardner making 35 not out. The victory sets up a final against either England or South Africa this weekend.
- •West Indies posted 125 runs after batting first.
- •Australia chased the target in 13 overs.
- •Beth Mooney scored 61 not out for Australia.
- •Australia's final opponent will be either England or South Africa.
- •The final is scheduled for Sunday at Lord's.
"Australia breezed into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final with a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies at The Oval.
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