Australia opener Georgia Voll set the tone, making a special record in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, vs West Indies, at Kennington Oval in London. The young batter basically came out swinging and gave Australia a brisk start in the run chase, fearless cricket from ball one. In the opening over, Voll smashed a six, and that moment already landed her in the record books. So with that shot, she became only the second batter to hit a six in the first over of a Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final or final. The other name on that list was Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who went for a first-over six against Australia back in the 2018 semi-final in North Sound. Voll looked positive from the get go and didn’t really let the West Indies bowlers settle at all. Her aggressive rhythm helped Australia pile on early pressure while they chased a small target. Even though her innings ended pretty fast, the record shot remained one of the biggest, talking themes of the match. It also felt like another clear signal of the confidence she has shown all tournament. Fast start keeps Australia in a strong spot Australia needed only 97 runs to win after their bowlers managed to restrict West Indies to a below-par total. Voll made 16 runs off 11 balls, two fours plus one six, before Chinelle Henry dismissed her. Even after the wicket fell, Australia were still in a comfortable lane, with plenty of batting lined up next. Beth Mooney kept the chase moving with confidence, while the more experienced batters—Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham—were still waiting to come in. Because the early tempo was so sharp, Australia stayed miles ahead of the required run rate, and it felt like they were in total control of the chase, pretty much from the start. Also Read | Watch: Georgia Wareham Cleans Up Hayley Matthews, Sends Middle Stump Flying in AUS-W vs WI-W T20 WC SF Match Scenario Australia got to 29 for 1 after three overs, chasing 97 for victory. Georgia Voll had already provided a quick lift, 16 from 11 balls, with two fours and one six, before she was bowled by Chinelle Henry. Beth Mooney was not out on 12 from seven balls, one four showing, and she stayed steady at the other end. Australia also picked up one run via extras, specifically a wide. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, captain Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth and Lucy Hamilton still had not batted. For West Indies, Chinelle Henry took the only wicket, finishing with 1 for 20 from her two overs. Captain Hayley Matthews bowled one over as well, giving away nine runs, but without taking a wicket. Australia then needed 68 more runs from 17 overs, to book their place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final.