Women's World T20: Day eight wrap

The results

England defeated South Africa by seven wickets

West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by 83 runs

The talking point

The four semi-finalists are confirmed! England’s emphatic win over South Africa knocked the Proteas out of the tournament, meaning Heather Knight’s team are secure in the top two of Group A alongside hosts West Indies, who cemented their own spot with a dominant 83-run win over Sri Lanka. They join Group B’s Australia and India in the semi-finals, but the match-ups won’t be known until after Sunday’s big showdown between England and the Windies. Australia and India will meet in their own top-of-the-table battle on Saturday.

The hat-trick

England quick Anya Shrubsole polished off the South African tail in style at the Daren Sammy International Stadium, collecting three wickets in three balls. First, she bowled Proteas No.8 Shabnim Ismail for 1, before dismissing Masabata Klaas and Yolani Fourie with her next two deliveries to end the Proteas innings on 85, and finish with 3-11 from 3.3 overs. But even more impressive was the performance of teammate Natalie Sciver, who trapped Proteas opener Lizelle Lee lbw for 12 before removing the powerful Chloe Tryon and Faye Tunnicliffe, finishing her four overs with the figures of 3-4.

The breaking news

India have suffered a blow with young quick Pooja Vastrakar ruled out of the tournament. Vastrakar, who is also a powerful lower-order batter, suffered a knee injury during a warm-up match against West Indies ahead of the tournament and has now been replaced by Devika Vaidya, who is expected to join the squad in time for the semi-finals, to be played in Antigua on November 22.

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Quote of the day

“That's what our mindset will be, and to go all out. Before coming into the World Cup, (coach) Ramesh (Powar) had told us that you have to dominate each and every match, so that is the only mindset which we had the last three matches, and I don't think it will change in the next match. The only mindset will be dominate, be aggressive, be yourself. That's it.”

– India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on playing Australia on Saturday

Tomorrow’s action

The action shifts back to Group B, where Australia and India will meet in a blockbuster from 11am local time (2am Sunday AEDT) to determine which side finishes on top of the group and takes top-billing into the semi-finals. In the afternoon, New Zealand and Ireland will both be looking to end tough tournaments on a winning note from 4pm local (7am Sunday AEDT).

2018 ICC Women's World T20  

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Nicole Bolton, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wk), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Elyse Villani, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

November 9: Australia beat Pakistan by 52 runs

November 11: Australia beat Ireland by nine wickets

November 13: Australia beat New Zealand by 33 runs

November 17: Australia v India, Province Stadium

November 22: Semi-finals, Sir Vivian Richards Ground, Antigua

November 24: Final, Sir Vivian Richards Ground