Australia reach their eighth T20 World Cup final after beating the West Indies in the first semi-final at The Oval. West Indies set a modest target of 126, and Australia chase it comfortably. Beth Mooney plays a key role with an unbeaten 61 off 36 balls, steering the innings through the chase. Australia’s batting reaches the target with seven overs remaining.
The result also hinges on Australia’s bowling performance. Multiple sources describe Australia’s spinners as dominant, restricting the West Indies and limiting scoring during the match. The semi-final is framed as a “miserly” bowling display, with Australia outclassing West Indies and creating the platform for an efficient chase.
With this win, Australia book a place in the T20 World Cup final, with their path defined by both Mooney’s unbeaten innings and Australia’s spin-led control of the West Indies batting.
