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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Raf Nicholson

Women’s T20 World Cup: England crash out after West Indies defeat

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews goes on the attack during her innings of 50 as England fell to defeat in Dubai.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews goes on the attack during her innings of 50 as England fell to defeat in Dubai. Photograph: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC/Getty Images

England made a shock exit from the T20 World Cup on Tuesday evening after a rampant West Indies handed them a six-wicket defeat, chasing down their 142-run target in 18 overs – a margin of victory so substantial that they leapfrogged South Africa on net run rate to top Group B.

The win means West Indies now progress to the semi-final on Friday against New Zealand at England’s expense, while South Africa will have to face the reigning champions, Australia, in the other semi-final on Thursday.

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