Second highest total of the tournament behind India's 256/4 against Zimbabwe where India got 253/7 in their T20 World Cup semi-final. England need 254 runs to win.

In the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with India vs England and England are currently 21-1 after 2.5 overs.

England now 71-3 after 6.3 overs with Buttler going for 25.

Brazil's Laura Cardoso has become the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.

The seamer achieved the feat in three overs as Lesotho were bowled out for 13 in 6.2 overs, chasing 203.

The 21-year-old now has the best figures in the format, besting the previous record held by Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey, who took eight wickets for seven runs against Myanmar in a men's T20 international in 2025.

In women's cricket, Cardoso surpassed Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia's figures of 7-0 against Mongolia in 2024.

The squads for the Women's T20 World Cup starting on the 12th June and finishing at Lord's on the 5th July.

Group 1

Australia

Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson

Bangladesh

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.

India

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav.

Netherlands

Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis.

Pakistan

Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab.

South Africa

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk.

Notes on the above Group

Australia's side sees the first international tournament for Lucy Hamilton who has been impressive in the WBBL There is also the choice of captain for the Australians in that Molineux doesn't have the best injury record.

South Africa has seen the return of both Dane Van Niekerk and Shabnim Ismail from retirement.

Group 2

England

Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

Ireland

Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride.

New Zealand

Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.

Scotland

Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul.

Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya.

West Indies

Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.

Notes on the above Group

England are waiting on the fitness of Nat Sciver Brunt. Uncertainty over the batting line up with one T20 against India and a couple of warm up games to go. There is also the surprising lack of cover for Amy Jones. No specialist wicketkeeper in the squad.

For New Zealand, there are the retirements of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu after the tournament.

Ben Stokes will miss England's second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson, who is also omitted from the squad, broke the team's midnight curfew in the early hours of Monday morning and were present when a member of England's security staff was struck by Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has returned from injury lay-off and has had a mixed bag of form. Very rusty in the first warm up game and hit a half century in the second.

During her absence, Charlie Dean deputised as captain and drew the ODI series 1-1. The second match was rained off. Also won both T20 series 2-1 (against New Zealand and India). After the T20 World Cup, there is a Test at Lord's against India.

Impressive start for England in the World Cup. Danni Wyatt Hodge hit her first century in a T20 world cup and Amy Jones hit a half century. Impressive bowling from Freya Kemp as she returns from injury.

Nat Sciver Brunt is out for the next two games. Charlie Dean will deputize once again. However, the squad for the Test against India has been announced and there is no Charlie Dean. She has a back issue and was originally not going to be part of the ODI series to manage her workload around it. The latest injury scare for Sciver Brunt casts doubt on the wisdom of this decision. They have also named a second wicketkeeper. I am surprised they didn't select one for the World Cup squad.

The Test squad: -

Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Grace Potts, Ellie Threlkeld, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong.