England stormed into the Women’s T20 World Cup semi‑finals with a 38‑run win over West Indies at Lord’s. Danni Wyatt‑Hodge hammered 65 off 42 balls, her second fifty after a tournament‑opening century against Sri Lanka. The side posted 186/7, clinching a fourth consecutive victory and ending the Caribbean side’s perfect start.

A 66‑run stand with Alice Capsey and a 40‑run partnership with Heather Knight anchored the innings. After losing the toss, England’s bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone (1‑22) and Lauren Bell (1‑20) – restricted West Indies, who slumped to 69/4 in ten overs before clawing back to 148/5. Chinelle Henry’s quickfire 51 off 30 and fielding missteps, including a disputed caught‑behind for Hayley Matthews, tipped the balance.

The triumph locks England into first place in Group 2 and sets a semi‑final clash with likely six‑time champions Australia, assuming they defeat New Zealand at The Kia Oval later this week. Captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt, nursing a calf injury, is expected to return, giving England a full‑strength lineup as they seek to cap a flawless pool campaign.

England’s dominant run positions them as the tournament favorites, with momentum firmly on their side heading into the knock‑outs.