DUBAI: Captain Hayley Matthews and her opening accomplice Qiana Joseph struck superb half-centuries because the West Indies registered a thumping six-wicket win over England to qualify for the semifinals of the Girls’s T20 World Cup right here on Tuesday. England have been knocked out of the showpiece following the defeat.
Matthews (50 off 38 balls) and Joseph (52 off 38 balls) shared 102 runs for the opening wicket in 12.2 overs to take the sport away from England as West Indies chased down the goal of 142 with 12 balls to spare.
Each obtained out in fast succession however Deandra Dottin‘s 27 off 19 balls ensured that West Indies reached 142 for 4 in 18 overs.
South Africa will face Group A winners and defending champions Australia within the first semifinals on Thursday whereas West Indies tackle Group A runners-up New Zealand within the second semifinals on Friday.
West Indies completed their league engagements with six factors from 4 matches, the identical as South Africa and England. However the Caribbeans have the very best Internet Run Fee of + 1.504, adopted by South Africa (+1.382). England, who ended with NRR of + 1.117, completed third in Group B and have been eradicated.
India have already been eradicated from the semifinal race after ending third in Group A.
Put in to bat, England slumped to 34 for 3 simply after energy play however recovered to publish 141 for 7 with Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scoring with 57 not out off 50 balls whereas captain Heather Knight retired damage on 21 off 13 balls.
For West Indies, leg-spinner Afy Fletcher took three wickets for 21 runs from her 4 overs whereas Hayley Matthews obtained two scalps.
Transient Scores:
England: 141 for 7 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 57 not out; Afy Fletcher 3/21).
West Indies: 142 for 4 in 18 overs (Hayley Matthews 50, Qiana Joseph 52; Sarah Glenn 1/20).
