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Toss Winner - West Indies Women won the toss and choose to bat first
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 6 wickets
In-Form Australia Face Determined West Indies in Cardiff Clash
Australia Women to Win!
| Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | County Cricket Ground, Derby, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 13.4°C|Overcast |
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The T20 World Cup warm-up matches continue as Australia Women face West Indies Women at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. With the main tournament just around the corner, this is the final opportunity for both teams to test their plans and lock in their best playing elevens.
Australia enters this match full of confidence after securing a comfortable 5-wicket victory over England in their previous warm-up game. They chased down a tricky target easily, finding plenty of positives. Cricket legend Ellyse Perry showed great form with the bat, while Alana King led a very disciplined performance from the bowling attack.
The West Indies are under pressure to turn things around after a tough 26-run loss against India Women. Their main goal will be to fix their batting flaws. In their opening match, Deandra Dottin fought a lone battle with the bat, so the team will be desperately looking for other batters to step up and support her this time.
WIW
153/8 in 20.0 7.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
India Women beat West Indies Women by 26 runs179/8 in 20.0 8.95
103/10 in 17.0 6.06
104/2 in 11.3 9.04
61/3 in 10.0 6.1
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 40 runs (D/L) method211/7 in 20.0 10.55
AUSW
157/6 in 20.0 7.85
IWT20WCWM 2026
Australia Women beat England Women by 5 wickets158/5 in 18.2 8.62
61/3 in 10.0 6.1
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 40 runs (D/L) method211/7 in 20.0 10.55
147/4 in 20.0 7.35
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 17 runs164/5 in 20.0 8.2
121/6 in 20.0 6.05
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 43 runs164/6 in 20.0 8.2
159/9 in 20.0 7.95
AUS-W vs IND-W 2026
India Women beat Australia Women by 17 runs176/6 in 20.0 8.8
147/4 in 20.0
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 17 runs164/5 in 20.0
121/6 in 20.0
WI-W vs AUS-W 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 43 runs164/6 in 20.0
Australia Women will look to fine-tune an already terrifyingly balanced unit. In their previous warm-up fixture against England, their bowlers pulled things back brilliantly after a rapid start, restricting England to 157.
When it came to the chase, veteran Ellyse Perry scored 64 runs off 44 balls, and Beth Mooney 43 runs off 26 balls, cruising England with 10 balls to spare. Australia won by 5 wickets, moving ahead in the tournament.
In the bowling department, Australia can seek positives in Megan Schutt and Alana King. Megan Schutt took 2 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs, while Alana King took 2 wickets for 10 runs in 2 overs. Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland also took one wicket each.
Why Can Australia Women Win This Game?
Australia simply has too much firepower and depth. From world-class all-rounders to a batting line-up that bats deep down to number eight, they can recover from almost any situation. Their superior adaptability to the Cardiff track makes them incredibly tough to beat.
Key Players: Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Alana King.
Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Alana King, Kim Garth.
Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Shawnisha Hector
The West Indies Women have some serious thinking to do after their 26-run defeat against India. While their bowlers did a respectable job restricting a powerful Indian lineup to 179, courtesy of a magnificent 4-wicket haul by Afy Fletcher, their batting unit failed to click as a cohesive force.
Deandra Dottin showed her class with a gritty 49, and Shemaine Campbelle chipped in with a retired-out 25, but the rest of the lineup crumbled under the scoreboard pressure. To stand a chance against the world champions, the West Indies need their top order to show intent and avoid leaving all the heavy lifting to the lower-middle order.
Why Can West Indies Women Win This Game?
If the West Indies are to pull off a miracle, it will rest on their explosive power-hitting. If stars like Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry catch fire simultaneously, they can dismantle any bowling attack in the world. Additionally, early wickets from Afy Fletcher could put Australia’s middle order under genuine pressure.
Key Players: Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews.
Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry (c), Jannillea Glasgow, Zaida James, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt
The weather forecast for Cardiff indicates a cool, typical British evening with temperatures hovering around 17°C. It is expected to be partly cloudy with a bit of a breeze. Thankfully, there is no threat of rain, meaning we should get a full, uninterrupted 40-over contest.
The track at Sophia Gardens has shown plenty of balance over the last few days. Batters who actively apply themselves can score heavily, as proven by India’s 179 and Australia’s rapid chase. However, spinners who utilize the bounce and seamers who bowl variations have reaped excellent rewards. The average first-innings score across the recent warm-up games here sits right around 168.
Score Predictions
If Australia Women Bat 1st: 180-195 runs
If West Indies Women Bat 1st: 145-160 runs
With the chasing teams enjoying immense success and the evening dew potentially sliding the ball nicely onto the bat during the second innings, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to field first.
Toss Prediction: West Indies Women to win the coin toss
While the West Indies possess raw, match-winning talent capable of individual brilliance, Australia Women are operating like a well-oiled machine. Australia's relentless consistency, depth in both departments, and psychological edge over the Windies make them overwhelming favorites. Expect the West Indies to put up a fight, but Australia's structural strength should see them home comfortably.
Australia Women to Win!
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