The ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is nearing its business end, with only four teams remaining out of the 10 participating nations. The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has seen several ups and downs, with several top contenders failing to qualify for the semi-finals, including India, and one-time West Indies. 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Points Table Updated.

Group A sees defending champions Australia Women and New Zealand Women qualify as A1 and A2, while Group B witnessed West Indies Women and South Africa Women make it into the knockouts as B1 and B2.

Six-time champions Australia remained unbeaten in Group A, beating teams like India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka taking a lead in the standings. On their hand, New Zealand's solitary defeat came against Australia, while they beat others comprehensively.

Group B had a fairly easy pairing for the six nations however, until the last group match qualifying spots remained open. West Indies Women have qualified as B1, while South Africa Women have made it into the final four as B2,

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinals Schedule 

Date  Match  Venue  Timing (IST) 
October 17  Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Semi-Final 1  Sharjah  7:30  
October 18   West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, Semi-Final 2  Sharjah  7:30 

Both semifinals will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, with the first knockout being played on October 17, and the second knockout on October 18.  The timings for both semi-finals are 07:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), while in Sharjah the encounters will begin at 06:00 PM (local time).

Meanwhile, India, who went into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as top contendors, failed in crunch moments and suffered losses against Australia and New Zealand while narrowly beating Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side finished fourth in Group A standings with two wins and as many draws.

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