**Women’s T20 World Cup: England Eliminated Following West Indies Defeat** In a stunning turn of events, England was knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday after the West Indies secured a convincing six-wicket victory. The West Indies successfully chased down England's target of 142 runs, finishing at 144-4 in just 18 overs. This impressive win allowed them to surpass South Africa on net run rate, ultimately placing them at the top of Group B. As a result of this outcome, the West Indies will advance to the semi-finals, where they will face New Zealand on Friday. Meanwhile, England's exit means South Africa will have to contend with the reigning champions, Australia, in the semi-finals scheduled for Thursday.

Australia secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a narrow nine-run victory over India, finishing with a score of 151-8 while restricting India to 142-9. Tahlia McGrath stepped up as captain in the absence of the injured Alyssa Healy and made a significant contribution with a quickfire 32 runs. As India chased down the target, Australia had already ensured their qualification by the halfway mark of the innings. However, the defending champions were determined to maintain their dominance, ultimately sealing the win with an impressive performance that included four wickets taken by Annabel Sutherland in the final over. This defeat leaves India in a precarious position regarding their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.

**Australia vs India: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Live Updates** - Follow the reigning champions as they aim for a spot in the semi-finals. - Match in Sharjah begins at 6 PM local time / 1 AM AEDT. - Share your thoughts by emailing James or reaching out on social media. In an exciting moment, Renuka bowled a delivery down the leg side, resulting in five wides as the ball sped past Ghosh, leaving her with no chance to catch it. However, there’s a late change in the Indian lineup: Radha Yadav has replaced Asha Sobhana. This update just came to light, catching everyone by surprise. Stay tuned for more updates as the match unfolds!

**England vs Scotland: Women’s T20 World Cup – Live Updates** - England is looking to secure a win in Group B against a Scotland team that has already been eliminated from the tournament. - Stay tuned for over-by-over updates. You can reach out to Daniel Gallen via email for any comments or questions. In other news, Australia has nearly secured their spot in the semifinals, but their recent victory may come with a cost. Captain Alyssa Healy had to leave the field due to injury while leading her team through a comfortable chase against Pakistan.

**Australia vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 – Live Updates** Stay tuned for updates as the defending champions kick off their campaign in the UAE. In the early moments of the match, Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari, elegantly glided the ball past point to secure the first runs for her team. She followed it up with another well-executed shot, showcasing her compact technique. However, Australian bowler Schutt made a critical error by overstepping the crease, resulting in a free hit for the batting side. Despite this misstep, Schutt managed to limit the damage with a well-placed slower ball. Yet, she overstepped again on her next delivery! After a brief pause, she returned to her mark, perhaps contemplating a need to measure her run-up more carefully. Fortunately for her, the subsequent ball was a solid yorker, causing no further issues. The tide turned when Schutt finally delivered a legal ball, successfully trapping Gunaratne in front of the stumps. The Decision Review System (DRS) confirmed the on-field call, showing three reds, marking Australia’s first wicket of the match.

In their inaugural Women's T20 World Cup match, Scotland faced a 16-run defeat against Bangladesh, finishing with a score of 103 for 7 while chasing a target of 120. Sarah Bryce stood out for Scotland, remaining unbeaten on 49 runs, but her efforts were not enough to secure a victory as she received limited support from her teammates. Bangladesh, who won the toss and opted to bat first, managed to post a total of 119 for 7. Scotland's bowlers, particularly Saskia Horley, performed admirably, with Horley achieving a career-best figure of three wickets for 13 runs in just two overs at the end of the innings. She played a crucial role in dismissing key Bangladeshi players, including Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, and Nigar Sultana, despite Scotland dropping three catches during the match. The defeat marks a challenging start for Scotland in the tournament, as they look to regroup and improve in their upcoming fixtures.