Check the toss and playing XIs of the WI-W Vs NZ-W Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals match here
New Zealand women have made their mark once again, securing a spot in the Women's T20 World Cup finals for the third time after edging out West Indies by 8 runs in a thrilling semi-final on Friday, October 18, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. (Match Highlights)
Winning the toss, captain Sophie Devine opted to bat first, posting a total of 128/9 in 20 overs. Initially, it seemed modest, especially given the aggressive start from the Windies women. However, the Kiwi bowlers executed a brilliant strategy, restricting Hayley Matthews' side to 120/8 in their 20 overs.
With this victory, New Zealand sets the stage for a clash against South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 finals.
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West Indies Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews(c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
The West Indies Vs New Zealand, Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final match will take place on October 18, Friday at 7:30 PM at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India and will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu