England takes on West Indies in Women’s T20 World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

England faces West Indies in the Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s on June 24. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews opted to bowl first, citing favorable pitch conditions for England’s batters. The match started at 6:30 PM local time. Players have noted the warm weather, suggesting a dynamic game ahead.
- •Match underway at Lord's, June 24 at 6:30 PM.
- •West Indies captain Hayley Matthews chose to bowl first.
- •England’s batters may benefit from the fresh pitch.
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Women's T20 World Cup: England face West Indies with semi-final spot at stake
- 5:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v West Indies: Women’s T20 World Cup – live
"Women’s World Cup updates from 6.30pm at Lord’s Read the Spin | And mail Tanya Hayley Matthews said they’ll have a bowl first as the pitch looks fresh – which will suit England’s batters very well. “It’s pretty warm,” she says, “but we all prefer it to be this temperature. “ “We would have been happy to bowl as well,” says Charlie Dean. “It’s obviously an absolute scorcher. …I think captaincy is something you get into the routine of doing and the girls have been very supportive.” Continue reading...
"Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup at Lord's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:26 PMWomen's T20 World Cup: England face West Indies with semi-final spot at stake
Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as England face West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup at Lord's.
- The Guardian SportJun 24, 2026, 5:08 PMEngland v West Indies: Women’s T20 World Cup – live
Women’s World Cup updates from 6.30pm at Lord’s Read the Spin | And mail Tanya Hayley Matthews said they’ll have a bowl first as the pitch looks fresh – which will suit England’s batters very well. “It’s pretty warm,” she says, “but we all prefer it to be this temperature. “ “We would have been happy to bowl as well,” says Charlie Dean. “It’s obviously an absolute scorcher. …I think captaincy is something you get into the routine of doing and the girls have been very supportive.” Continue reading...
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