Two sides who were not expected to go far fight for a spot in the final. Join Tanya Aldred for updates.   15:15 4th over: New Zealand 16-0 (Bates 8 ; Plimmer 8) A full toss from James plinked over square leg for four by Bates,

South Africa women thrashed six-time T20 World Cup champions Australia women by eight wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai on Thursday

West Indies vs New Zealand Live Score, Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final: WI take on NZ in the second semi-final clash, in Sharjah on Friday.

Follow for live score, updates and highlights of the Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal between West Indies and New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE.

West Indies started with a 10-wicket loss to South Africa, but made a comeback to win three matches on the trot. New Zealand, on the other hand, looked clinical in their group matches barring their loss to Australia.

West Indies vs New Zealand Live Score, Women's T20 World Cup Semi Final: Follow the live updates from the second semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday.

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From no-hopers to strong challengers; that has been the West Indies journey so far in the Women’s T20 World Cup. When they had lost their opening match to South Africa by 10 wickets, nobody gave them an iota of a chance that they would upset a top-notch team like England and storm into the knockout stage.

New Zealand started the tournament with a big win against India. Following a loss against Australia, they went on to win the next two matches, against Sri Lanka