England’s passage to the semi-finals of the Girls’s T20 World Cup is now assured after the West Indies edged out Pakistan by simply three runs in an thrilling ending at Paarl.
Heather Knight’s aspect made it three wins from as many matches in South Africa after an 11-run conquer India on Sunday, taking a large stride in direction of topping their group.
Defending champions Australia have additionally already booked their place within the semis after going via their group matches unbeaten.
They’re now assured of at the least a top-two spot after Pakistan did not overhaul the Windies’ 6-116, ending on 5-113 after a leg bye from the ultimate supply when a six was wanted for a win.
Pakistan now must beat England when the 2 groups meet within the ultimate group recreation on Tuesday to maintain alive their hopes of reaching the knockout levels.
England, in the meantime, can be certain of the highest spot with a win at Cape City.
Skipper Hayley Matthews was the West Indies standout, scoring 20 as an opener earlier than serving to prohibit Pakistan by taking 2-14 off her 4 overs.
Pakistan wanted an unlikely 18 runs off the ultimate over, however three boundaries from Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana quickly decreased their equation to 5 off the final two balls, with fast Shamilia Connell having to carry her nerve on the loss of life to eke out the win.
