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England beats West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

England beats West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

Summary

England secured a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 38-run victory over West Indies at Lord’s on June 24. Danni Wyatt-Hodge led the charge with 65 runs from 42 balls, while Heather Knight contributed 43. England posted a total of 186 runs but faced challenges, including critical run-outs. The win marks a significant achievement for the hosts in their home tournament.

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By the Numbers

•England scored 186 runs, dismissing West Indies for 148.
•Danni Wyatt-Hodge's half-century was crucial for the team's total.
•Heather Knight added a labored 43 runs before two crucial run-outs.
•The match took place at Lord’s as part of the T20 World Cup.

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9:31 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wyatt-Hodge fires England into T20 World Cup semi-final after West Indies win

What they're saying

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Group 2: England 186-7 beat West Indies 148-5 by 38 runs Wyatt-Hodge scores 65 off 42 balls; Knight adds 43 England propelled themselves into the semi-finals of their home T20 World Cup with a 38-run win against West Indies on Wednesday evening at Lord’s. A half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a laboured 43 from Heather Knight helped England put 186 on the board, although the hosts’ effort was not without its nervy moments: Knight ran out first Wyatt-Hodge then herself, while the Freya Kemp-Dani Gibson engine room failed to ignite this time as England finished seven wickets down. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Raf Nicholson at Lord's

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