India out, Australia to face West Indies in semi-final

Australia will face West Indies in the women's World Cup semi-final after India crashed out with a final-ball loss at the hands of South Africa.

Chasing 275 for victory, South Africa hit seven off the final Deepti Sharma over to end the tournament the 2017 finalists.

It means South Africa will come up against England in the second semi-final on Thursday, while the undefeated Australians duel with West Indies on Wednesday.

Unbeaten in their past 10 matches against West Indies, Australia are hopeful of Ellyse Perry returning from a back injury for the knockout clash.

But despite their unwanted record in all formats against Australia, West Indies do have a favourable history in big games.

They won their last finals match in a World Cup tournament, shocking Australia in the decider of the T20 event in the Caribbean in 2016.

On that night, Hayley Matthews hit 66 and Stefanie Taylor 59, with that loss and the defeat at hands of India in the 2017 ODI World Cup prompting a rethink of tactics in Australian circles.

Seven West Indies players still remain from that match, while six Australians remain.

Meanwhile India's exit marked just the second time in World Cup history they had failed to make the final four.

India began well after half-centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana (71) and Shafali Verma (53) and an assured 68 by captain Mithali Raj powered them to 7-274 even though they lacked a late flourish.

Laura Wolvaardt (80) and Lara Goodall (49) led South Africa's chase but it was Mignon du Preez's unbeaten 52 that secured their three-wicket victory on the last ball of the game in Christchurch.

Du Preez was caught at long-on in the final over but was recalled after replays confirmed spinner Deepti Sharma had overstepped.

"The girls have given it all knowing the importance of today's game," Mithali said after the 2017 runners-up crashed out.

"It was a good game, good for the sport but it ends our campaign."

- with AAP

2022 World Cup Semi-finals

Mar 30: Australia v West Indies, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 9am AEDT

Mar 31: South Africa v England, Hagley Park, Christchurch, 12pm AEDT

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Amanda-Jade Wellington. Travelling reserves: Heather Graham, Georgia Redmayne

Australia's World Cup 2022 fixtures

Mar 5: Beat England by 12 runs

Mar 8: Beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Mar 13: Beat New Zealand by 141 runs

Mar 15: Beat West Indies by seven wickets

Mar 19: Beat India by six wickets

Mar 22: Beat South Africa by five wickets

Mar 25: Beat Bangladesh by five wickets

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Semi-finals

Mar 30: Australia v West Indies, Basin Reserve, Wellington, 9am AEDT

Mar 31: South Africa v England, Hagley Park, Christchurch, 12pm AEDT

Final

Apr 3: Hagley Park Christchurch, 11am AEST

All matches to be broadcast in Australia on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports