 "New Zealand's Fran Jonas celebrates with teammates after dismissing West Indies' Chedean Nation in the second semi-final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. AP")
West Indies vs New Zealand LIVE, Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Toss: New Zealand won the toss, and skipper Sophie Devine opted to bat against West Indies in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Friday. The winner of Friday’s semi-final will meet South Africa in Sunday’s final, with the Proteas having stunned defending champions Australia with a dominant eight-wicket win in the first semi-final in Dubai on Thursday.
While New Zealand opted for the same XI that thrashed Pakistan by 54 runs in their final group match — which resulted in India getting eliminated from semi-final contention — West Indies brought Stafanie Taylor back into the XI in place of Chedean Nation.
The White Ferns’ victory over Pakistan ensured they finished second in Group A, ahead of India. West Indies, on the other hand, topped Group B after handing England a six-wicket defeat with two overs to spare in the final group match that took place on Tuesday.
Teams:
West Indies: Hayley Matthews(c), Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas