West Indies Women Defeat England in T20 World Cup

The West Indies women's cricket team secured a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup by defeating England by six wickets, marking their first semi-final appearance since 2018. Openers Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph led the charge with impressive half-centuries, scoring 50 and 52 runs respectively, as they chased down England's target of 142 runs with 12 balls to spare. England, who had been unbeaten prior to this match, suffered a dramatic elimination due to a poor net run rate despite a strong performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 57. Captain Heather Knight's emotional reaction highlighted the heartbreak of the loss, particularly after she retired hurt during the game. The West Indies will face New Zealand in the semi-finals, while South Africa will compete against Australia. The West Indies topped Group B, while England's hopes were dashed despite finishing with six points, falling short on net run rate.