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Australia to face West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final this evening
Jun 30, 202603:54 PM
Australia to face West Indies in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final this evening
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Australia are set to take on West Indies in the first semi-final of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup this evening, while South Africa will face England in the second semi-final on July 2. Both games will be played at the Oval.

 

The final four was confirmed after Australia sealed a five-wicket win over India in the last Group 1 fixture at Lord's on Sunday. The result ended India's campaign and sealed South Africa's place in the semi-finals, after they had earlier beaten Bangladesh and were left waiting on the outcome of the Australia-India clash, with a few players even staying back to watch the game.

 

Australia had entered the game on eight points and were virtually assured of qualification courtesy of their superior net run rate, while India and South Africa were level on six points. India needed only a win to progress regardless of the margin. After opting to bat, they posted 170 for 4, with Australia chasing down the target with an over to spare to complete an unbeaten group-stage campaign.

 

Group 2 had been decided on Saturday, with West Indies, who had kept their hopes alive despite a shock defeat to Ireland, secured a semi-final berth after England - who had already sealed a spot - beat defending champions New Zealand in the final group-stage match. West Indies progressed on the back of a superior net run rate.

 

England, like Australia, finished the group stage with a perfect record, winning all five of their matches to top Group 2.

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