West Indies Secure Semi-Final Spot with a 6-Wicket Victory
The West Indies Women’s team has defeated England by 6 wickets to reach the ICC Women’s World Cup 2024 semi-finals. England challenged the Windies to 142 runs for victory. Windies completed this challenge losing 4 wickets with 12 balls to spare. The Windies scored 142 runs in 18 overs. The opening pair for the Windies paved the way for the win with explosive batting. After that, the other batsmen carried out their responsibility perfectly, leading the team to victory. The Windies became the fourth and last team to reach the semi-finals. Windies and South Africa have entered the semi-finals from Group B. But with this defeat of England, the market has risen from the competition.
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Windies Openers Lead the Way
The West Indies’ opening pair laid the foundation for victory. The opening pair of captain Hayley Mathews and Kiana Joseph put on a century partnership. Both of them made a partnership of 102 runs. Kiana Joseph then scored 52 runs in 38 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 6 fours. West Indies then lost their second wicket by 2 runs. Captain Hayley Mathews is out. Haley scored 50 runs in 38 balls with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes. After that, the other batsmen completed the remaining runs and the Windies won. Shamen Campbell scored 5 runs. Diandra Dottin scored a crucial knock of 27 runs. Chinel Henry and Alia Alle returned unbeaten. Chinelle Henry returned unbeaten on a wicket. Alia scored 6 runs not out
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England’s Journey Ends
With this win, West Indies secured their place in the semi-finals, ending England’s campaign in the tournament. The Windies’ solid performance, especially from their openers, was the key to their success. West Indies’ next challenge will be in the semi-finals, where they hope to continue their strong form and aim for the World Cup title.
Playing XI:
- England Women: Heather Knight (captain), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell.
- West Indies Women: Hayley Mathews (captain), Kiana Joseph, Shamen Campbell (wicketkeeper), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chadian Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Alia Allen, Effie Fletcher and Karishma Ramharak
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