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. 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.  2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Points Table Updated: West Indies, South Africa Qualify From Group B; Australia, New Zealand From Group A.

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. The situation in Group B however, was a bit interesting with England, who remained on top till their defeat to West Indies, missing out on a spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals while the Hayley Matthews-led side went through. West Indies Women have qualified as B1, while South Africa Women have made it into the final four as the second-placed side in Group B (B2). ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets: Check Prices, Availability and Other Details on Tickets for Women's Twenty20 WC.

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  PM
October 18  West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, Semi-Final 2  Sharjah  7:30 PM

The Australia women vs South Africa women (semifinal 1) match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Semifinal 2 which will see West Indies women face New Zealand women, will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The timings for both semi-finals are 07:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), while in Dubai and Sharjah, the matches will begin at 06:00 PM (local time).

Meanwhile, India, who went into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 as top contenders, 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 defeats.

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