**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.

**Women’s T20 World Cup: England Faces Challenges but Remains Optimistic** As the Women’s T20 World Cup approaches, England finds itself in a challenging situation. Originally set to take place in Bangladesh, the tournament has been relocated to the UAE, leaving the team grappling with the implications of this last-minute change. Imagine preparing extensively for an exam, only to discover that the questions are entirely different from what you studied. This scenario resonates with England’s current predicament as they gear up for the tournament, which kicks off on Thursday. In a bid to break a long-standing drought since their last Women’s T20 World Cup victory in 2009, the England and Wales Cricket Board appointed Liam Sanders as the ‘head of cricket intelligence’ a year ago. His mission was to analyze every conceivable scenario to ensure the team is well-prepared. This included simulating unexpected situations, such as captain Heather Knight missing a match with little notice, to prepare for potential illness or other disruptions. Despite the challenges posed by the change in venue and the loss of their data advantage, England remains hopeful about their chances in the tournament. The team is determined to adapt and excel, aiming to reclaim their place at the top of women’s T20 cricket.