Fri Oct 18 14:22:21 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Upsets England, Secures Semifinal Berth in Women’s T20 World Cup
**Dubai:** In a stunning upset, the West Indies women’s cricket team defeated group-B frontrunners England by six wickets in their final group stage match of the Women’s T20 World Cup on [Date], securing their spot in the semifinals.
England, who were initially leading the group with a superior net run rate, were knocked out of the tournament despite finishing with six points, just like the West Indies and South Africa.
The West Indies chased down a 142-run target with two overs to spare, thanks to half-centuries from Hayley Matthews (50 off 38 balls) and Kycia Knight (52 off 38 balls). The duo put on a 102-run partnership for the first wicket, putting immense pressure on the England bowlers.
Earlier, England’s innings was led by Nat Sciver’s 57 not out off 50 balls, but their scoring was largely hampered by the West Indies spinners, who were relentless in taking wickets.
With this win, West Indies topped the group, while South Africa, who finished with a better net run rate than England, also secured a semifinal spot.
The West Indies will now face New Zealand in the semifinals on [Date], while the other semifinal will see Australia take on South Africa on [Date].
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