Hayley Matthews Set to Lead WI Women in 2026
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The West Indies Women’s team for the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to begin on June 12, has been announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI).
Hayley Matthews, a senior all-rounder and notable cricket player, will captain the team.
Conversely, Chinelle Henry has been designated as the team’s deputy captain. The tri-series in Ireland will also feature the same team.
Afy Fletcher, Deandra Dottin, and Qiana Joseph are among the other notable figures in the 15-person roster. Karishma Ramharach, Shemaine Campbelle, and Stafanie Taylor are among the regulars who have advanced to the lineup for the international competition as the Caribbean team looks to make an impression in the UK.
“We know that in these conditions, strong powerplay batting and sustained scoring through the middle overs will be critical to winning games. Our analysis showed that when we score positively in the powerplay, particularly getting beyond that 45-run mark, we give ourselves a much stronger opportunity to control matches. Alternatively with the ball, we need to restrict boundaries in the power play and throughout the innings,” head coach Shane Deitz.
“We’ve therefore selected a group with flexibility at the top of the order, players who can handle both pace and spin effectively, and importantly, batters capable of maintaining intent regardless of wickets lost, along with ensuring depth in the batting so we can continue attacking deep into the innings. We also wanted bowlers who can attack when necessary but also quickly shift into defensive modes and execute under pressure at every stage of the innings,” Deltz added.
West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2026 and tri-nation series in Ireland
Hayley Matthews (capt), Chinelle Henry (vice-capt), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor.
