WATCH: Tears and heartache after England’s shock exit from 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, In England they were thrown out Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to The West Indies by 6 wickets in the last match of the group stage. The defeat ended England’s hopes of advancing to the semi-finals, and marked a sad end to the tournament which was running well.

Emotional scenes after a tragic loss

After the match, there were emotional scenes as England’s players looked heartbroken. Tears filled the eyes of several players, while their teammates consoled each other after a painful defeat. The sense of loss was palpable as England, considered one of the favorites for the tournament, had been playing impressive cricket in the group stages. The team’s emotional reaction reflected the deep disappointment of missing out on a place in the semi-finals, especially after a strong start to the tournament.

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England got off to a good start with a losing streak against the West Indies

Prior to this unexpected defeat, England had been on a poor run of form in the tournament, winning all three of their previous matches. However, their fortunes changed in the final group game against the West Indies. Despite finishing with the same number of wins as the top two teams in their group – the West Indies and South Africa – England’s hopes are dashed due to low net run rate (NRR). England finished with an NRR of 1.091, just behind the West Indies (1.536) and South Africa (1.382).

This narrow point meant that England missed out on the semi-finals, a bitter pill to swallow for a team that had shown hope.

West Indies will face New Zealand in the semi-finals

Batting first, England posted a respectable total of 141/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt he is the dominant player, hitting a gritty 57 off 50 balls, including five boundaries. However, England’s batsmen failed to maintain the momentum, losing wickets at crucial times. West Indies spinner Afy Fletcher he led the bowling attack in style, taking 3 wickets to limit England’s progress.

In reply, West Indies chased down 142 runs with ease, reaching 142/4 in just 18 overs. Open relationship between Qiana Joseph and the captain Hayley Matthews proved crucial, as they put together a solid 102-run stand. Both openers scored crucial half-centuries, with Josephs 52 earning him the Man of the Match award. West Indies secured their place in the semi-finals with the win, as the performances of Joseph and Matthews ensured a comfortable 6-wicket victory.

With this win, West Indies booked their place in the semi-finalist and will face each other Women of New Zealand on October 18 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The team will look to build on this win as they aim to progress further in the competition. Meanwhile, England will be left to reflect on a campaign that promised a lot but ended in disappointment.

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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.