London: England beat West Indies by 38 runs to enter the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Chasing a target of 187, West Indies were restricted to 148-5 in their allotted 20 overs despite a half-century from middle-order batsman Chinelle Henry, who scored 51 runs off 30 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Jahzara Claxton scored 21 runs off 34 balls with the help of 2 fours, while wicketkeeper-batsman Shemain Campbelle scored 20 runs off 18 balls including 2 fours.
Openers Haley Matthews and Deandra Todd scored 14 and 19 respectively, but failed to lead their team to the target.
After being asked to bat first, the hosts made 186-7 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to an exceptional half-century from Danny Wyatt-Hodge and a valuable contribution from Heather Knight.
Opener Wyatt-Hodge scored 65 off 42 balls with 8 fours while middle-order batsman Knight scored 43 off 26 balls including 7 fours.
Alice Capsey scored 28 off 23 balls with 3 fours while Sophia Dunkley scored 14 off 11 balls including 3 fours.
Despite posting a match total, many England batsmen failed to reach double figures. Opener and wicketkeeper Amy Jones was dismissed for 8 runs off 5 balls including 2 fours.
Freya Kemp and Danni Gibson returned to the pavilion after scoring four and two respectively, while captain Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone remained unbeaten on nine and four.
Ashmini Muniser was the best bowler for the Caribbean side despite finishing with figures of 2/42 from four overs, while Cinel Henry, Hayley Mathews and Karishma Ramharak claimed a wicket each.
Defending champions New Zealand face New Zealand in the final on June 28, while the West Indies must beat Ireland on June 27.
A defeat by West Indies and a win by New Zealand would see the two teams level on six points. However, the White Ferns will advance to the semi-finals due to their superior net run rate.
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