England became the first team to lock down a spot in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after a comprehensive 38-run victory over the West Indies. On a blistering day at Lord’s, opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge continued her sparkling tournament form, anchoring the hosts with a ruthless 65 off 42 balls.

Backed by a swift 43 from Heather Knight, England posted 186 for seven—the highest women’s T20 international score ever recorded at the Home of Cricket. Despite a defiant, late-innings unbeaten half-century from the West Indies’ Chinelle Henry, England’s bowling unit, spearheaded by stand-in captain Charlie Dean (2/31), choked out the chase early to keep their perfect tournament record intact.