England were dumped out of the Women’s T20 World Cup following a tough six-wicket loss to a sensational West Indies in Dubai.
West Indies were set 142 to win and progress to the semi-finals and captain Hayley Matthews (50 off 38) in her 100th T20I and Qiana Joseph (52 off 38) played with electric intent, taking their side to 89-0 after 10 overs with 12 fours and three sixes between them, their contributions ending with their side on 104-2.
With 40 runs still required, Deandra Dottin (27 from 19), Shemaine Campbelle (5), and Aaliyah Alleyene (6 from 4) did what they needed to do and stayed calm under the pressure, Alleyne hitting the winning runs to leave West Indies jubilant and England reeling from the shock defeat.
After finishing first in Group B, West Indies will now face New Zealand in the semi-finals, while South Africa will take on Australia.
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Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph shared a brutal opening century partnership as they put West Indies well on course to reach their target of 142 against England.
It is a win for West Indies that sends a message to New Zealand that they are here not to make up the numbers but win the whole thing, starting with an inspired win over the No 2 side in the world, England.
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