Sloppy England stunned by Windies to exit T20 World Cup

15th Oct 2024 | Source: BBC

Women's T20 World Cup, Dubai

England 141-7 (20 overs): Sciver-Brunt 57* (50); Fletcher 3-21

West Indies 142-4 (18 overs): Joseph 52 (38), Matthews 50 (38)

West Indies won by six wickets

England were knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup at the end of the group stage after a sloppy all-round performance against West Indies in Dubai.

They dropped five catches - all off opener Qiana Joseph - as West Indies produced a stunning run chase of 142 to reach the semi-finals at England's expense.

Joseph was first dropped on six and then 31 and 35 before departing for a crucial 52 from 38 balls, while captain Hayley Matthews also added a half-century in an opening stand of 102.

It is West Indies' first T20 win over England since 2018, and the first time England have failed to make it out of the group stage of the tournament since 2010.