West Indies Defeats England in T20 World Cup

The semi-finalists for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 have been confirmed after West Indies defeated England by six wickets, securing their spot alongside South Africa from Group B. In the decisive match, Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph both scored half-centuries, leading the West Indies to chase down a target of 142 with 12 balls to spare. England's elimination was marked by a disappointing performance despite a strong start, ending with the same points as West Indies and South Africa but with a lower net run rate. Australia and New Zealand progressed from Group A, with Australia remaining undefeated. The semi-finals will feature Australia against South Africa and West Indies facing New Zealand on October 17 and 18, respectively. The final is scheduled for October 20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.