Australia Women won by 8 wickets with 42 balls remaining, with Ashleigh Gardner delivering the all-round performance that shaped the match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Gardner claimed 2 wickets as Australia restricted West Indies Women to 125/7, and Beth Mooney then led the chase with 61 in a comfortable finish at 127/2 in 13 overs.

This was Match 31 of 33 in the tournament, and Australia Women continued the strong run they had already built through the group stage and knockout race. They had entered this fixture after victories in Matches 3, 9, 14, 21 and 30, and this result kept that momentum firmly in place with two matches still to come in the competition on July 2 and July 5.

West Indies Women worked their way to 125/7 from 20 overs, but they were never quite able to build the substantial partnership needed to put Australia Women under sustained pressure. Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30, Deandra Dottin added 26, and Shemaine Campbelle made 22, yet Australia’s attack kept chipping away at key moments.

Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux all took 2 wickets, a spread of contributions that prevented West Indies Women from breaking free through the middle and closing overs. The regular wickets meant that even useful innings from Matthews, Dottin and Campbelle could not lift the total beyond a range Australia would have felt confident chasing.

That confidence showed quickly in the reply. Australia Women reached 127/2 in just 13.0 overs, turning a target of 126 into a one-sided chase. Beth Mooney led the innings with 61, while Ashleigh Gardner followed up her bowling impact with 35. Georgia Voll added 16 as Australia moved ahead at a brisk rate and left West Indies Women little room to work back into the contest.

West Indies Women picked up one wicket each through Chinelle Henry and Hayley Matthews, but the asking rate never became an issue for Australia. Once Mooney settled in and Gardner kept the tempo high, the chase moved decisively in Australia’s favour, with the pair ensuring there was no late twist.

Gardner’s contribution on both sides of the match made her the clear standout and earned her the Player of the Match award. In a T20 contest, that combination of control with the ball and speed in the chase often decides the outcome, and that was exactly the case here.

From a tournament perspective, Australia Women’s latest win reinforced their standing deep into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup schedule. Match 31 now gives way to the final two fixtures of the competition, set for Thursday, July 2 and Sunday, July 5, with the tournament moving closer to its conclusion.

Key performers

  • Ashleigh Gardner (Australia Women): Player of the Match; 2 wickets and 35 runs
  • Beth Mooney (Australia Women): 61 in the chase
  • Georgia Wareham (Australia Women): 2 wickets
  • Sophie Molineux (Australia Women): 2 wickets
  • Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women): 30 and 1 wicket
  • Deandra Dottin (West Indies Women): 26

NerdSports Stat: Australia Women chased 126 with 42 balls remaining, which means they reached the target using only 65% of their allotted overs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Australia Women and West Indies Women?

Australia Women won the match by 8 wickets with 42 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Ashleigh Gardner was named Player of the Match for her all-round contribution of 2 wickets and 35 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

This was Match 31 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and Australia Women strengthened their position with another win. Two matches remain in the tournament, on July 2 and July 5.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Beth Mooney top-scored with 61 off 0 balls.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026.