The West Indies women’s cricket team has been a notable participant in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup since its inception in 2009. Over the years, they have shown significant growth and competitiveness in the tournament. The team’s journey has been marked by ups and downs, with their crowning achievement coming in 2016 when they won their first and, to date, only T20 World Cup title. This victory was a landmark moment for West Indies cricket, showcasing the talent and potential of their women’s team on the global stage. Since then, the West Indies have continued to be a force in women’s T20 cricket, regularly qualifying for the tournament and often advancing to the knockout stages.
2009, Round 1
In 2009, the first-ever edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by England, where a total of 8 teams participated, including West Indies. They were placed in Group A with New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. West Indies managed to win just 1 match out of 3, earning 2 points and finishing in third position. They were knocked out of the tournament, ending their inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with disappointment.
2010, Semi-final
In 2010, the Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by the West Indies and many experts considered them one of the favorites for the championship. A total of 8 teams participated, and West Indies was placed in Group A with England, Australia, and South Africa. West Indies showed their best performance throughout the group stage, winning 2 matches out of 3. With 6 points, they qualified for the knockouts from the second position. In the semi-final, against West Indies, New Zealand registered a huge victory of 56 runs, advancing to the final.
2012, Semi-final
In 2012, the Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by Sri Lanka. A total of 8 teams participated, and West Indies was placed in Group B with New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. West Indies showed class throughout the group stage, winning 2 matches out of 3. With 6 points, they topped their table. However, suffered another Semi-Final exit, losing to Australia by 28 runs, once again seeing their dream of becoming T20 World Champions crushed.
2014, Semi-final
In 2014, the Women’s T20 World Cup was played in Bangladesh. Two new teams were added, making it a 10-team tournament. West Indies was placed in Group B with England, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The Windies continued to show their class, winning 3 out of their 4 matches. With 6 points, they finished second in the group and advanced to the semi-final for the third consecutive time. They again faced Australia, who emerged victorious by 8 runs, yet again crushing their dream of becoming T20 World Cup champions.
2016, Champions
In 2016, the Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by India, and finally, this was the year when fortune changed for the Windies. A total of 10 teams participated, with West Indies placed in Group B alongside England, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. West Indies won 3 matches and finished second in their group with 6 points. They advanced to the semi-final, where they beat New Zealand by 6 runs. For the first time in World Cup history, they advanced to the final, played against the mighty Australia. This time, they took revenge and registered a historic win over Australia by 6 wickets, clinching their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title. One of their own, Stafanie Taylor was the highest run-scorer of the tournament, scoring 246 runs in 6 matches and taking 9 wickets, showcasing her all-round abilities.
2018, Semi-final
In 2018, the Women’s T20 World Cup returned to the West Indies. The hosts were placed in Group A with England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The West Indies outplayed every other team in the group stage and advanced to the semi-final. However, Australia this time had the better of the host nation, registering a commanding 71 runs win. West Indies were unable to defend their title, and Australia won their fourth title. Deandra Dottin, a bowling all-rounder for West Indies, won the best bowler award by taking 10 wickets in 5 matches, topping the wicket-takers list.
2020, Round 1
In 2020, the seventh edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup was hosted by Australia, with 10 teams participating. West Indies was placed in Group B with South Africa, England, Pakistan, and Thailand. In this World Cup, West Indies’ performance was not as comprehensive, winning just 1 match out of 4, earning 3 points and finishing in third position. They were knocked out of the tournament, ending their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with disappointment after consistently performing well in earlier editions.
2023, Round 1
In 2023, South Africa hosted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where West Indies was placed in Group B with England, India, Pakistan, and Ireland. West Indies didn’t perform well in this edition either and were knocked out from the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, winning just 2 matches out of 4.
