The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as brings an explosive Group B encounter to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground England Women face to face West Indian women in the 22nd match of the tournament. Playing on home soil, Heather KnightEngland enter this clash as strong favorites with an incredibly balanced and deep squad. Power hitters like it Danny Wyatt-Hodge and Alice Capsey world-class spin wizardry while providing an aggressive boost at the top Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean making them a formidable unit to disrupt in any setting.
West Indies Women, on the other hand, rely heavily on their talismanic captain Hayley Matthews and a returning powerhouse Deandra Dottin to cause irritation. The Caribbean side has unmatched ability and raw power to turn the game on its head several times, but finding consistency against a relentless English bowling attack remains their ultimate test. A spot in the play-offs needs seasoned campaigners like the West Indies, who are in sharp focus. Stephanie Taylor and To Shemaine Campbell effectively closing down the middle row. Under London’s evening sky, fans can prepare for a high-intensity battle of tactical nuance versus brute force.
ENG-W vs WI-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: June 24, 23:00 IST / 17:30 GMT / 18:30 local
- Location: Lord’s, London
ENG-W vs WI -W Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 32 | England Women: 22 | West India Women: 9 | No result/score: 1
Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The surface for this important evening clash at Lord’s is well prepared and offers a balanced contest with good bounce and carry. Initially, the pace bowlers will try to use the famous Lord’s slope and any ambient humidity to find movement outside the seam. However, as the ball softens, the pitch is expected to flatten out nicely and become a true batting deck, allowing players to rely on bounce and play their shots freely down the line. The spinners will find some grip and tactical purchase as the match progresses, turning the initial target around 160 into a highly competitive score.
Groups
England Women: Amy Jones (week), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Lynsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Tilly Courtin-Coleman, Nat Sciver-Brunt
West Indian women: Hayley Matthews (c), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafani Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector, Cook Mandy Manges
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ENG-W vs WI-W, Women’s T20 World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies Women win the toss first
- England Women power play score: 45-55
- England Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- England women win the toss first
- West Indies Women power play score: 35-45
- West Indies Women’s Total Score: 150-160
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
