New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Former India pacer Shikha Pandey has credited Australia’s tactical discipline and batting efficiency for their comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval. She reserved special praise for opener Beth Mooney, saying the left-hander’s movement at the crease and ability to manipulate the field make her one of the most difficult batters to bowl to in the women’s game. Analysing the contest after Australia se…
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has dismissed any speculation over her international future following her side’s exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting she remains committed to representing the Caribbean nation. Speaking after West Indies’ eight-wicket semi-final defeat to Australia at The Oval, Matthews reflected on her motivation to continue playing, backed senior teammates Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin to remain involved, and assessed why th…
London, June 30 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews admitted her side never produced their best cricket during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 but insisted there were enough positives to build on after Australia outclassed them by eight wickets in the first semi-final at The Oval on Tuesday.Chasing just 126, Australia rode on an unbeaten 61 from Beth Mooney and 35 not out from Ashleigh Gardner to cruise home with 42 balls to spare, reaching their eighth Women’s T20 World Cup final. The…
London, June 30 (IANS) Beth Mooney produced another masterclass in an ICC knockout match while Ashleigh Gardner capped an outstanding all-round performance as six-time champions Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets with 42 balls to spare in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup at The Oval on Tuesday, booking their place in the tournament final for the eighth time.Australia’s chase of 126 runs finished with seven overs to spare, marking the biggest victory by balls remaining…
London, June 30 (IANS) Captain Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, and Georgia Wareham claimed two wickets each as six-time champions Australia produced a disciplined bowling display to restrict West Indies to 125/7 in 20 overs in the first semifinal of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Oval, London, on Tuesday.After choosing to bowl on a green-top surface, Australia proved their decision right from the first over by putting constant pressure on the West Indies batters. The Windies only f…
London, June 29 (IANS) As they gear up for Tuesday’s semifinal clash in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with the West Indies, World No. 1 Australia are wary of the threat posed by the West Indies, especially their captain Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin, said their top player, Ellyse Perry.Australia qualified for the knockout stages by finishing at the top of Group A, enjoying an imperious time of it in the groups, completing a fourth win from four with a record ICC Women’s T20 World Cup chas…
London, June 29 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes her side still has another level to reach as they prepare to face World No. 1 Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, insisting the Caribbean side will need their biggest stars to deliver if they are to upset the tournament favourites.Australia head into Tuesday’s match at The Oval in strong form, having won all four of their group-stage games. They finished the group with a record run chase in the ICC…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has termed heavyweights Australia and England as the two standout form teams heading into the high-stakes semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that adaptability to varying conditions for the knockouts will be the ultimate differentiator for any side looking to stop them from lifting the trophy.Six-time champions Australia, the Group A toppers, will take on West Indies, the 2016 champions, who finished second i…
London, June 29 (IANS) There will be few surprises when Australia and West Indies meet in Tuesday’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval. The two sides know each other well after sharing seven white-ball contests earlier this year, with Australia emerging victorious on every occasion.That recent dominance gives Australia confidence, but not certainty.The six-time champions head into the knockout clash on the back of an unbeaten group campaign, capped by a commanding victory over India at…
London, June 29 (IANS) Australia’s march to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals has been as commanding as any side left in the tournament, but the heavyweights know all too well that form counts for little once the knockout stage begins.After powering past India at Lord’s in a record-breaking performance to complete an unbeaten group campaign, Australia now turn their attention to a familiar opponent in West Indies, with Tuesday’s semi-final at The Oval standing between them and another World …