A significant match is set to take place at Lord’s as the unbeaten England Women square off against the also undefeated West Indies Women in a crucial Group 2 encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. England has been in stellar form, winning all three matches with an impressive net run rate of +2.490. Their batting lineup, led by Sophia Dunkley’s 57 runs, along with contributions from Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, and Heather Knight, has been formidable. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Charlie Dean, supported by Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone, has been equally effective.
West Indies, currently second in the group, have quietly maintained a perfect record so far. Captain Hayley Matthews has been instrumental with both bat and ball, showing signs of finding her rhythm with scores of 48 against New Zealand and 17 against Sri Lanka. With experienced players like Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and Shemaine Campbelle in their ranks, West Indies possess the firepower to challenge England’s supremacy. Matthews, known for her prowess against England, adds depth to the Caribbean side’s lineup.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 PM IST at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Viewers can catch the action live on Star Sports Network and JioStar. The squads for the encounter include Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, and others for England, while West Indies will be led by Hayley Matthews, with players like Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and Shemaine Campbelle forming a strong unit.
