The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 enters the knockout stages with all four semi-finalists confirmed to compete in a crucial phase of the tournament’s ninth edition.

Australia and New Zealand from Group A comfortably sealed their semi-final spot, while Group B witnessed a tight conclusion in the group stages, as three teams secured 6 points by winning 3 out of 4 games. However, the net run rate (NRR) of the West Indies (+1.536) and South Africa (+1.382) makes them grab the first two positions in the points table.

Although England finished with 6 points by achieving three consecutive wins, a loss against West Indies resulted in a heartbreaking season and the team’s elimination due to a weak net-run rate of +1.091.

Moreover, India Women’s hopes to clinch its maiden ICC trophy ends after facing a 9-run loss against Australia Women, marking their failure to qualify for the tournament’s semi-finals. The scenario would have been completely favorable for the women-in-blue only if Pakistan defeated New Zealand, which would have helped Harmanpreet Kaur’s led side to enter the knockouts.

As the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 knockout stages start within a few hours, let’s find out the fixtures classified according to the teams’ rankings in the group stages. Also, it would be interesting to find out how the semi-finalists performed in the preliminary phases of the tournament to qualify for the next level.

Qualification Scenario for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Finals and Final

Here is the qualification scenario for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals and final:

• 1st semi-final: (1st Position in Group A) vs (2nd Position in Group B).
• 2nd semi-final: (2nd Position in Group A) vs (1st Position in Group B).
• Final: (Winner of 1st semi-final) vs (Winner of 2nd semi-final).

So, it is understood that Australia ranking in the first position in Group A will compete against South Africa concluding as the runner-up in Group B.

Similarly, New Zealand as the runner-up of Group A will compete against the Group B table toppers West Indies.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Team’s Fixtures

These are the four teams set to participate in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 :

Where to watch the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-final? Live Streaming and Broadcasting Details

If you’re residing in any of the below-mentioned countries, you can catch the live action of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals through the best live-streaming and broadcasting platforms tabulated in detail:

Performance of Semi-finalists in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group Stages

Ahead of the semi-finals, it would be interesting to recall the performances of these four teams in the group stages and their efforts to qualify for the knockouts of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:

1. AUSTRALIA:

The defending champions, Australia, aim to extend its record of winning the seventh title by qualifying into the semi-finals as the unbeaten side. Tahlia McGrath’s led team has won 4 out of 4 matches in the group stages and is ranked as the Group A toppers with 8 points and a +2.223 net run rate.

Ellyse Perry is the top-scoring Aussie batter with 101 runs in 4 matches, with pacer Megan Schutt ranking as the team’s leading wicket-taker and the third in the tournament.

2. SOUTH AFRICA:

The South African women’s team faced a single defeat against England in the group stages out of 4 matches played. Their qualification into the semi-finals was only guaranteed when West Indies triumphed over England by 6 wickets in the last clash ahead of the knockouts. Despite a massive 7-wicket win against Bangladesh, it was a disturbing factor to wait for South Africa to secure its second position in the points table to qualify for the next stages.

The Proteas secured convincing against Scotland, Bangladesh, and the West Indies. However, the 2016 champions West Indies still maintained a superior run rate.

Although the South African opening batter Tazmin Brits is the leading run-scorer in the tournament, it would be a tough time for Laura Wolvaardt’s led side to compete against an undefeated team such as Australia in the semi-finals. This is because South Africans need to overcome the 19-run loss faced against the Aussies in the 2023 season at homeground.

3. NEW ZEALAND:

The New Zealand cricket team has kickstarted their Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a positive note by achieving a resounding 58-run victory over India. However, the White Ferns lost their second game against the Aussies by 60 runs. But, the Blackcaps returned with a stunning performance by winning back-to-back games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan made their qualification process easier.

Particularly, the scenario against Pakistan was quite straightforward– Win and Qualify! Despite posting a below-average total of 110-6, the New Zealand women’s bowlers bundled out Pakistan’s innings to 56-10 in 11.4 overs. It was completely possible due to the contributions of Amelia Kerr (3-14 in 2.4 overs) and Eden Carson (2-7 in 3 overs) along with other supportive performances such as Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, and Fran Jonas taking a wicket each.

4. WEST INDIES:

The Group B toppers West Indies started the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with an embarrassing 10-wicket loss to South Africa. But, the three consecutive victories against these teams with a huge margin proves the team’s intent to chase targets which makes them advance through the knockouts with an enhanced net-run rate:

• 6-wicket victory vs Scotland.
• 8-wicket victory vs Bangladesh.
• 6-wicket victory vs England.

Their last match in group stages against England witnessed an intense battle between these two sides. This is because the equation was simple as the winner of the match would qualify for the semis.

Batting first, the 2009 champions posted a total of 141-7 in 20 overs with the contributions of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s steady 50-ball-57 runs (including 5 fours). However, the 32-year-old all-rounder’s knock went in vain as these two West Indies batters maintained a solid 102-run opening partnership while chasing a target of 142 runs:

• Hayley Matthews (captain): 50 runs from 38 balls (including 7 fours and 1 six).
• Qiana Joseph: 52 runs from 38 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes). 

Ultimately, it was Deandra Dottin’s fiery knock of 27 runs from 19 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes) that eliminated England out of the group stages