London, June 29: Australia’s commanding, unbeaten march to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals faces a familiar test on Tuesday when they take on the West Indies at The Oval.
On paper, the six-time champions are overwhelming favourites, boasting immense squad depth and a flawless recent record against the Caribbean side, including six white-ball victories earlier this year.
However, recent history serves as a stark warning – Australia entered their last two major ICC tournament semi-finals undefeated, only to be stunned by South Africa (2024 T20 World Cup) and India (2025 ODI World Cup).
The West Indies arrive with momentum and a sense of freedom after navigating a dramatic group stage. Their hopes of an upset rest heavily on the shoulders of their veteran trio – captain Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, and Stafanie Taylor, who possess the big-match experience to thrive under pressure.
With only a single training session to adapt to a new venue after moving from their north London base, Australia know past dominance guarantees nothing. Knockout cricket rarely follows the script, and resetting mentally will be crucial to securing a spot in another World Cup final. (IANS)
Match Starts at 7pm IST
