ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 · Semi-Final 1 Result
Australia beat West Indies by 8 wickets
Mooney 61*, Gardner 2/13 PoM. Australia advance to their 8th Women's T20 WC Final.
Date
Tue 30 Jun 2026
Venue
The Kia Oval, London
Result
AUS won by 8 wkts
Final Scorecard
West Indies Women
125 / 7
(20.0 overs)
AUS won
by 8 wickets
30 Jun · The Kia Oval
Australia Women
127 / 2
(13.0 overs)
Key Performances
Australia — Batting
Beth Mooney
61* (36 balls)The cornerstone of Australia's chase. Mooney batted with control and power, finishing unbeaten to seal Australia's place in the final.
Ashleigh Gardner
35* (not out) · PoMPlayed both roles: contributed 2/13 with the ball and then finished the chase with Mooney. Named Player of the Match.
Australia — Bowling
Ashleigh Gardner
2/13 (4 overs)An outstanding spell of off-spin restricted West Indies in the middle overs. Gardner's economy of 3.25 set the tone for Australia's bowling.
Sophie Molineux
2 wicketsThe Australia captain contributed with the ball, combining with Gardner to strangle the West Indies middle order.
Georgia Wareham
2 wicketsWareham's leg-spin proved difficult to read and yielded two key wickets to help restrict West Indies to 125.
Match Report
Australia made short work of West Indies in a dominant eight-wicket victory at The Kia Oval, booking their place in an eighth Women's T20 World Cup Final with the authority of a team that has barely been tested across the tournament. Their sixth successive win of the 2026 edition was clinical — a complete performance with both bat and ball.
West Indies posted 125/7 in their 20 overs, a total that looked competitive on a Kennington pitch with something in it for the spinners. Deandra Dottin, who had experienced a medical scare before the match, contributed 26 and showed enormous character to take the field at all. But West Indies never found the acceleration they needed: Australia's spinners — Gardner (2/13), Wareham (2 wickets) and Molineux (2 wickets) — kept the scoring rate below seven throughout.
The chase was over almost before it started. Beth Mooney was imperious: 61 from 36 balls, composed and powerful, never in doubt. Ashleigh Gardner joined her after Ellyse Perry retired hurt mid-chase with a quadricep injury, and Gardner's unbeaten 35 helped Australia reach 127 in just 13 overs — seven in hand. The West Indies attack, so impressive in eliminating defending champions New Zealand in the group stage, had no answer.
Australia now advance to the final at Lord's on Sunday 5 July, where they will face the winner of Semi-Final 2 between England and South Africa (The Oval, Thursday 2 July, 18:30 BST).
Tournament Record: Australia Women
Australia are the most decorated team in Women's T20 World Cup history, having now reached their eighth final. They have won the title six times. Their 2026 campaign has been flawless: six matches, six wins, a commanding Net Run Rate of +1.425 from the group stage, and no opponent has come close.
West Indies' tournament ends having done the remarkable — eliminating defending champions New Zealand (who beat them by 7 wickets in the group stage) in a later group encounter to clinch their semi-final berth. Their run to the last four was itself a significant achievement.
AUS vs WI — Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the Australia vs West Indies Women's T20 WC 2026 semi-final?
Australia beat West Indies by 8 wickets in Semi-Final 1 at The Kia Oval on 30 June 2026. West Indies were bowled out for 125/7 in 20 overs, and Australia chased the target in just 13 overs, reaching 127/2 with 7 overs to spare.
Who won Player of the Match in the AUS vs WI semi-final?
Ashleigh Gardner was named Player of the Match. She took 2/13 with the ball in four overs and then contributed an unbeaten 35 with the bat as Australia chased 126 with ease.
How did Beth Mooney perform in the Women's T20 WC 2026 semi-final?
Beth Mooney played an outstanding innings of 61* off 36 balls, anchoring Australia's chase and finishing the match unbeaten. She was the central figure in Australia's eight-wicket win.
Who did Australia play in the Women's T20 WC 2026 Final?
Australia advanced to the Final at Lord's on Sunday 5 July 2026, where they faced the winner of Semi-Final 2 between England and South Africa.
Did Ellyse Perry play the full match?
Ellyse Perry retired hurt during Australia's chase with a quadricep injury. Despite her early exit, Australia reached the target comfortably without her contribution being required.
How did Australia get to the Women's T20 WC 2026 semi-final?
Australia won Group 1, finishing top of their group without a defeat across five group stage matches. Their Net Run Rate of +1.425 was second only to England in the tournament. They faced West Indies (Group 2 runners-up) in Semi-Final 1.