In the 20th match of ENG W vs WI W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies faced England. In this match played in Dubai, West Indies defeated England by 6 wickets.
With this, England’s dream of playing in the semi-finals remained unfulfilled. England, South Africa, and West Indies had 6-6 points in Group B. West Indies and South Africa reached the semi-finals due to better net run rate.
ENG W vs WI W: Match Overview
Talking about the match, the England team, who came to bat first after losing the toss, scored 141 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt played an unbeaten innings of 57 runs. Apart from her, captain Heather Knight scored 21 runs and Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 16 runs. Afy Fletcher took the maximum 3 wickets.
ENG W vs WI W: Target chased in 18 overs
In response, West Indies chased the target in 18 overs only. Captain Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph hit the fifties. Hayley scored 50 runs in 38 balls. At the same time, Joseph played an innings of 52 runs in 38 balls. For England, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Sarah Glenn took 1-1 wickets each.
These 4 teams reached the semi-finals
With this victory in ENG W vs WI W, the West Indies team has reached the semi-finals. Apart from the Windies team, Australia and New Zealand have also made it to the final 4. In the first semi-final, Australia will face South Africa. This match will be played in Dubai on 17 October.
The second semi-final will be held in Sharjah
In the second semi-final, the West Indies team will face New Zealand. This match will be held on 18 October at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The winning teams of both the semi-finals will clash for the title in the final.
The decisive match will be played on 20 October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match will start at 7:30 pm IST. The toss will be at 7 pm.
Playing Squad of both teams in ENG W vs WI W
England’s Squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell
West Indies Squad: Hailey Mathews (Captain), Qiana Joseph, Sheramine Campbell, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Cheadon Nation, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar and Karishma Ramharack
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