England’s passage to the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup is now assured after the West Indies edged out Pakistan by simply three runs in an thrilling ending at Paarl.
Heather Knight’s aspect made it three wins from as many matches in South Africa after an 11-run conquer India on Sunday, taking an enormous stride in direction of topping their group.
Defending champions Australia have additionally already booked their place within the semis after going by their group matches unbeaten.
They at the moment are assured of at the least a top-two spot after Pakistan did not overhaul the Windies’ 6-116, ending on 5-113 after a leg bye from the ultimate supply when a six was wanted for a win.
Pakistan now must beat England when the 2 groups meet within the remaining group recreation on Tuesday to maintain alive their hopes of reaching the knockout levels.
England, in the meantime, can be certain of high spot with a win at Cape Town.
Skipper Hayley Matthews was the West Indies standout, scoring 20 as an opener earlier than serving to limit Pakistan by taking 2-14 off her 4 overs.
Pakistan wanted an unlikely 18 runs off the ultimate over, however three boundaries from Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana quickly lowered their equation to 5 off the final two balls, with fast Shamilia Connell having to carry her nerve on the dying to eke out the win.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
