With semi-final spot still in question, ENG and WI play the final league match
The last league match of this edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played on Tuesday between England and West Indies in Dubai. These two teams in Group B have a strong chance of making it to the semi-finals. However, the other team that is competing for a spot in knock-outs is South Africa. England and South Africa have six points, whereas West Indies have four. If West Indies lose against England, they are out of the competition and if they beat England, then they qualify for the semi-finals on the basis of their net run rate which is more than that of South Africa.
Head-to-Head
England and West Indies have played 28 T20Is against each other, of which England have won 19 and West Indies have won eight. In T20 World Cups, the contest is even-steven as both teams have won three matches apiece.
Squads
England: Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Players to watch out
Danni Wyatt-Hodge: This right-handed opening batter of England is the top run getter for her side in this World Cup so far with 135 runs in three matches. This swashbuckling batter averages 68 and has a blistering strike rate of 124.
Sophie Ecclestone: This left-arm spinner of England has picked four wickets in three matches of this World Cup so far. The world number one T20I bowler has been very economical, conceding just over four runs per over.
Stafanie Taylor: The former captain of West Indies is the leading run scorer for her side in this World Cup so far with 75 runs in three matches. This right-handed batter averages 75 and has the best score of 44 not out.
Karishma Ramharack: This right-arm off spinner of West Indies scalped a four-wicket haul in her previous match against Bangladesh. She has claimed a total of five wickets in this tournament at an economy of 5.32.
Weather
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy and warm. The temperature will be about 30 degrees Celsius and humidity 50%.
Match details
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Live streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar