Fri Oct 18 09:03:13 UTC 2024: ## West Indies and New Zealand Face Off in Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-final

**Sharjah, UAE** – The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final clash in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 as former champions West Indies take on two-time finalists New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, October 18th.

The West Indies Women have staged a remarkable comeback after a shaky start to the tournament. They secured their place in the semi-finals with a thrilling six-wicket victory over England in their final group match, with Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph leading the charge with half-centuries.

New Zealand, on the other hand, have been in top form throughout the competition, including a convincing win against India in the group stage. They will be looking to secure their third appearance in the tournament’s final.

Both teams boast a strong line-up. The West Indies will rely on the all-round abilities of Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, and Afy Fletcher, while New Zealand will be looking to their captain Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, and Suzie Bates to deliver.

The match promises to be a captivating encounter under the lights at Sharjah. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a low chance of rain and temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius during the day.

Catch all the action live on Disney+ Hotstar app from 7:30 PM IST onwards.

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