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.

Nat Sciver-Brunt played a pivotal role in England's thrilling last-over victory against South Africa, helping her team secure a seven-wicket win. This match marked a significant moment for England, who have struggled against South Africa in previous World Cups, having been denied a place in the finals in both the 2020 and 2023 tournaments. On Monday, England chased down South Africa's total of 124 runs, finishing at 125 for 3, with Sciver-Brunt remaining unbeaten on 48. Her partnership with Wyatt-Hodge, which yielded 64 runs, was crucial in steering England to the top of Group B. With this loss, South Africa now faces a challenging path ahead, needing to win their upcoming matches against Bangladesh and Scotland to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, England is well-positioned not only to advance from the group stages but also to potentially avoid facing the reigning champions, Australia, in the semi-finals.