West Indies Triumph Over England to Reach Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Finals
The West Indies women’s cricket team achieved a remarkable victory against England in Dubai, securing their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup. This win, led by Hayley Matthews, means they will join South Africa from Group B, along with Australia and New Zealand from Group A, in the knockout stages.
Semi-Final Matches
The semi-final matches are set, with Australia facing South Africa in Dubai on Thursday, October 17, at 6:00 pm local time. The West Indies will play against New Zealand in Sharjah on Friday, October 18, also at 6:00 pm local time. The winners of these matches will compete in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 16, at 6:00 pm local time.
Match Highlights
In the match against England, the West Indies won the toss and chose to field. England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt scored an unbeaten 57 runs in 50 balls, while Heather Knight added 21 runs before retiring hurt, leading to a total of 141/7. Afy Fletcher and Hayley Matthews were the standout bowlers for the West Indies, taking three and two wickets respectively.
During the run-chase, an impressive opening partnership between Hayley Matthews, who scored 50 runs, and Qiana Joseph, who scored 52 runs, led the West Indies to a six-wicket victory with two overs to spare. Qiana Joseph was named ‘Player of the Match’ for her outstanding performance.
Prize Money
The winners of the final will receive the largest prize money in the history of the tournament, with all semi-finalists set to receive significant financial rewards compared to previous World Cups.
Doubts Revealed
West Indies -: West Indies is a group of Caribbean islands that come together to form a cricket team. They are known for their strong cricketing history.
Women’s T20 World Cup -: The Women’s T20 World Cup is a cricket tournament where teams from different countries compete in a format called T20, which means each team plays 20 overs.
Dubai -: Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates, known for its modern architecture and hosting international events like cricket matches.
Semi-Finals -: Semi-finals are the matches that decide which teams will play in the final. The winners of the semi-finals move on to the final match.
Qiana Joseph -: Qiana Joseph is a cricketer from the West Indies team. She played very well in the match against England and was named ‘Player of the Match’.