ENG-W vs WI-W, Womens T20 WC, 24 June 2026- England Women Crush West Indies Women by 38 Runs to Stay Strong in Women's T20 World Cup 20

Wyatt-Hodge Anchors England's Strong Total

After losing Amy Jones in the first over, England recovered brilliantly through an excellent partnership led by Danni Wyatt-Hodge. The experienced opener played a superb knock of 65 runs from 42 balls, smashing 8 boundaries while maintaining a strike rate of 154.76.

Sophia Dunkley added a quick 14, while Alice Capsey contributed 28 runs to keep the scoreboard moving. Former captain Heather Knight then accelerated during the death overs with an explosive 43 off just 26 deliveries, including 7 fours.

Captain Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone provided the finishing touches with unbeaten cameos, helping England finish at 186/7 in 20 overs.

England Batting Highlights
Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 65 (42)
Heather Knight – 43 (26)
Alice Capsey – 28 (23)
Charlie Dean – 9 (3)*

For West Indies, Ashmini Munisar claimed 2 wickets, while Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, and Karishma Ramharack picked up one wicket each.

England Bowlers Dominate the Chase

Chasing a challenging target of 187, West Indies never built any substantial partnerships. Captain Hayley Matthews was dismissed for 14, while explosive batter Deandra Dottin played an aggressive 19 off 11 balls before falling to Charlie Dean.

Shemaine Campbelle scored 20, but regular wickets kept the required run rate climbing.

Middle-order batter Chinelle Henry fought hard with an unbeaten 51 off 30 balls, striking 4 fours and 2 sixes, but lacked support from the other end as West Indies finished on 148/5 after 20 overs.

England Bowling Stars
Charlie Dean – 2/31
Lauren Bell – 1/20
Sophie Ecclestone – 1/22
Linsey Smith – 1/35

England's bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, combining disciplined line and length with sharp fielding to prevent any late comeback.

Match Summary

England Women: 186/7 (20 Overs)

Danni Wyatt-Hodge – 65
Heather Knight – 43
Alice Capsey – 28

West Indies Women: 148/5 (20 Overs)

Chinelle Henry – 51*
Jahzara Claxton – 21
Shemaine Campbelle – 20

England Women won by 38 runs.

Player of the Match

Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England Women) delivered the standout performance with a match-winning 65 runs off 42 balls, setting the platform for England's competitive total.

What This Means

The victory strengthens England Women's position in Group 2 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 and boosts their Net Run Rate ahead of the knockout race. West Indies Women now face increased pressure in their remaining group-stage fixtures if they hope to qualify for the semifinals.