Wed Oct 16 04:30:38 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Storm into Semi-finals with Dominant Win over England

**Dubai, UAE:** The West Indies women’s cricket team booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with an emphatic victory over England in Dubai.

The Caribbean side chased down a target of 142 with ease, thanks to a blistering opening partnership between captain Hayley Matthews (50) and Qiana Joseph (52). The pair smashed 67 runs in the powerplay, putting England on the back foot from the outset.

Earlier, a resilient half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt (57*) had guided England to a respectable total of 141/7. However, England’s fielding was sloppy, dropping a number of crucial catches. The Windies also benefitted from a brilliant performance from Deandra Dottin, who took a catch and effected a run-out in addition to scoring 27 runs off 19 balls.

England’s captain, Heather Knight, retired hurt during the first innings after suffering a calf injury. This setback further hampered their efforts as the West Indies chased down the target with two overs to spare, ultimately winning by six wickets.

The victory sets up a semi-final clash between West Indies and New Zealand on Friday. The other semi-final will see South Africa take on defending champions Australia on Thursday. The final will be played on Sunday, with the winning team receiving the highest prize money in the tournament’s history.

This thrilling win serves as a reminder of the West Indies’ power and potential in the tournament. Their attacking approach and impressive individual performances have earned them a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals.

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