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WT20: Day six and seven wrap

The finalists have been decided in Group B, but knockout spots are still wide open in Group A

The results

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 25 runs

West Indies defeated South Africa by 31 runs

India defeated Ireland by 52 runs

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs

The talking point 

India’s big win over Ireland means both semi-finalists in Group B have been decided, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s team joining Australia in the playoffs. But the team which qualifies on top will be determined on Saturday when the two teams meet in a top-of-the-table showdown at Guyana’s Providence Stadium. In Group A the race for the semi-finals remains open, but the West Indies are in the box seat to secure their spot on Friday.

The consolation win

A tough fixture early in the tournament meant New Zealand were knocked out after playing just two matches, but the White Ferns had a chance to reclaim some pride on Thursday when they defeated Pakistan by 54 runs. Superstar batter Suzie Bates again top-scored to help her team to 6-144, before Jess Watkin ripped through the Pakistan batters, taking 3-9.

The reigning champions

The West Indies batters have yet to fire this tournament, posting totals of 8-106 against Bangladesh and 7-107 against South Africa, but their bowlers have been superb. Deandra Dottin’s 5-5 tore apart Bangladesh in their opening game, while it was captain Stafanie Taylor who dominated against the Proteas on Wednesday, taking 4-12 to help bowl their rivals out for just 76. She was aided by several brilliant run outs and some faultless catching, in what was an ominous display from the hosts in the field.

The news 

New Zealand were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B match against Australia on Tuesday, found to be one over short of their target. Captain Amy Satterthwaite was fined 20 per cent of her match fee after accepting the sanction, while her teammates were fined 10 per cent. A second minor over-rate offence committed by Satterthwaite in the next 12 months would see her suspended for one match, so expect her to stay on her toes for the remainder of the tournament.

Pic of the day

A group of Australian players and staff made the most of a rare day off to travel by plane to Kaieteur Falls, the world’s tallest single-drop waterfall 

The strong support for hosts West Indies in St Lucia drew comment from both Windies skipper Taylor and South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk.

“I think the crowd today was fantastic. I was really surprised to see that crowd when I look back at CPL, there wasn't that amount of people. And to see that amount of people that came out to watch our game, it's just fantastic.” – West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor 

“We didn't play against just the XI, we played against the whole crowd.” – South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk 

Tomorrow’s action

The action shifts back to Group A, beginning with the highly anticipated clash between South Africa and England, which will see the Proteas fighting to keep their tournament alive from 4pm local time (7am AEDT). In the day’s second match at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, hosts West Indies have a chance to cement their place in the semi-finals when they play Sri Lanka from 8pm (11am Thursday 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