T20 World Cup 2024 semifinalists confirmed after West Indies knock England out of tournament

West Indies defeated England in the virtual knockout clash in Group B of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as all four semifinalists for the 9th edition of the tournament have been set in stone. The Windies ended the six-year wait of beating the Three Lions in a T20I match with a comprehensive six-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 15. England, who were one of the strong contenders to win the World Cup, have been sent back home with a sensational win by the Windies. 

West Indies, the 2016 champions have qualified for the semifinals alongside South Africa from Group B, while



defending champions Australia and New Zealand progressed from the other group. 

The Windies made England play heavy for their several drops on the field in the 142-run-chase. While captain Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph took the 2016 champions off to a blistering start in the second innings, the 2009 champions England would rue over the chances they missed on the field, which led the two openers to notch a stand of 102 and kill the chase. England had a bit of chance when they sent back both the openers in quick succession but Deandra Dottin power-hitting at the end, helped finish the contest without much of a hiccup.