England made a shock exit from the T20 World Cup yesterday after a rampant West Indies handed them a six-wicket defeat, chasing down their 142-run target in 18 overs - a margin of victory so substantial that they leapfrogged South Africa on net run rate to top Group B.
West Indies now progress to the semi-final on Friday against New Zealand at England's expense, while South Africa will have to face the reigning champions, Australia, in the other semi-final on Thursday.
It is West Indies' first T20 win against England since 2018 - the same year they last reached the semi-finals of a global tournament - but recent form mattered not ajot for the Caribbean underdogs who managed the feat even with one of their leading players, Stafanie Taylor, out injured.
This win was masterminded by Deandra Dottin - the player who reversed her two-year retirement from international cricket in July.
Last night, England were left wishing she had not bothered, after her electric fielding-three catches, a run-out and the wicket of Dani Gibson - and 27 runs off 19 balls sealed their place on the plane home.
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