Qiana Stars As West Indies Roar Into WT0WC Semis

On Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, and Hayley Matthews led West Indies to a signature win in the final group stage match of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup. The Maroon Warriors beat England by six wickets to secure a spot in the semifinals of the global showcase.  The contest was a virtual quarterfinal. The winner was guaranteed a spot in the knockout phase of the tournament. The losing team would almost certainly have to pack their bags. Still bothered by a balky knee, top-order batter and former captain Stafanie Taylor was left out, as was Mandy Mangru. Retaking their spots in the XI were Chedean Nation and teenager Zaida James. Matthews won the toss and decided to bowl against the team at the top of Group B, the number two outfit in the world. Matthews disposed of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who made 16, caught by Deandra Dottin. Dottin then had Alice Capsey run out for one, and Maia Bouchier was caught by Joseph off the bowling of Fletcher for 14. England were 34-3 after six overs, and after 60 legal deliveries, they were still just on 61, though they had...