Agony, ecstasy, thrillers, dominance—the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup league stage had it all! Now, as the dust settles, the knockouts take center stage, with West Indies slated to go up against New Zealand in Semi-Final 2 on the 17th of October 2024, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Group B table-toppers, West Indies, secured their spot in the knockouts of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup with 3 wins from 4 matches, their only loss coming in the opener against South Africa. They rebounded just in time, and in their most recent match against England, Afy Fletcher (3/21) and Hayley Matthews (2/35) played pivotal roles in restricting England to 141/7. In reply, Hayley (50), Qiana Joseph (52), and Deandra Dottin (27) powered West Indies to a commanding 6-wicket victory with two overs remaining.
On the other hand, New Zealand, after registering a 58-run win against India and suffering a 60-run loss to Australia, bounced back to winning ways against Sri Lanka. Most recently, against Pakistan, contributions from Suzie Bates (28) and Brooke Halliday (22), along with starts from Sophie Devine (19) and Georgia Plimmer (17), pushed the team’s total to 110. Melie Kerr’s impressive 3/14, coupled with Eden Carson’s 2/7, dismantled Pakistan’s batting, leading to a 54-run win as they bowled Pakistan out for 56.
Both teams enter the knockouts riding high on confidence after resounding wins. Head-to-head in T20Is, West Indies have only 5 wins compared to New Zealand’s 15 from 23 matches, which also include two ties and a no-result. While their last meeting was in 2022, both sides have evolved since then, promising a thrilling contest.
Squads:
West Indies women’s cricket team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
New Zealand women’s cricket team
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Schedules:
West Indies women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | RESULT | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v South Africa | Lost by 10 wickets | 3:30 PM | Dubai |
| 06-Oct-24 | v Scotland | Won by 6 wickets | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 10-Oct-24 | v Bangladesh | Won by 8 wickets | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 15-Oct-24 | v England | Won by 6 wickets | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 18-Oct-24 | v New Zealand (Semi-Final) | 7:30 PM | Sharjah | |
| 20-Oct-24 | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
New Zealand women’s cricket team
| DATE | MATCH | RESULT | TIME (IST) | VENUE |
| 04-Oct-24 | v India | Won by 58 runs | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 08-Oct-24 | v Australia | Lost by 60 runs | 7:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 12-Oct-24 | v Sri Lanka | Won by 8 wickets | 3:30 PM | Sharjah |
| 14-Oct-24 | v Pakistan | Won by 54 runs | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
| 18-Oct-24 | v West Indies (Semi-Final) | 7:30 PM | Sharjah | |
| 20-Oct-24 | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Telecast and live streaming details:
India – Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
United Arab Emirates & MENA – CricLife, StarzOn
United Kingdom & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App
Australia – Amazon Prime Video
New Zealand – Sky Sport NZ
Pakistan – PTV, Ten Sports, Myco, Tamasha, Shoq apps
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV, Toffee
South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport Cricket Africa
Sri Lanka – Maharaja TV, ICC TV app
USA & Canada – WillowTV
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Play Caribbean
The ICC will stream the Women’s T20 World Cup live and free on ICC.tv to 116 territories, including Afghanistan, Continental Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.
For live ball-by-ball audio commentary, tune in to ABC (Australia), BBC (UK), FunAsia (Middle East), All India Radio (India matches, semifinals, and final), and the ICC Match Centre via the tournament’s website and app for all 23 matches.
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