Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Finals: Exciting Matches Ahead

After 20 thrilling matches spread over 13 days, the semi-finalists for the Women's T20 World Cup have been confirmed. West Indies secured the final spot in the last four by defeating England by six wickets, finishing at the top of Group B based on net run rate. Joining them are South Africa, New Zealand, and reigning champions Australia.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming matches and how to stay updated.

When Are the Semi-Finals?

- Thursday, 17 October: Semi-final 1 – Australia vs. South Africa (Dubai, 15:00 BST)

- Friday, 18 October: Semi-final 2 – West Indies vs. New Zealand (Sharjah, 15:00 BST)

Australia, the only unbeaten team in the tournament and Group A winners, will face South Africa, the Group B runners-up. South Africa finished level with England on six points but advanced due to a superior net run rate.

West Indies, brimming with confidence after their must-win victory against England, will take on Group A’s second-placed team, New Zealand, who progressed with three wins, including a crucial one over India.

When Is the Final?

The winners of the semi-finals will clash in the final on Sunday, 20 October in Dubai. The match will begin at 15:00 BST.

The champions will walk away with $2.34 million (£1.756m), an increase from the $1 million prize in 2023. The runners-up will earn $1.17 million (£878,000).

Match Rules and Format

Each team will play 20 overs unless they are bowled out before that or the side batting second reaches their target early. The game begins with a six-over powerplay where only two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle, giving batters a chance to score freely.

Teams are allowed two reviews per inning, which must be signalled by making a ‘T’ shape with their hands within 15 seconds of the delivery. Additionally, the fielding team is bound by a ‘stop-clock’ rule, requiring them to start a new over within 60 seconds of the previous one and begin the final over within 75 minutes. Failing to meet these timings results in an extra fielder being brought inside the 30-yard circle.

In the event of a tie, a super-over will be played, where each team faces six balls to determine the winner. If the super-over also ends in a tie, additional super overs will continue until a winner is declared.

If weather or other interruptions occur, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method will calculate the target for the team batting second. A reserve day is set for both the semi-finals and the final.

Matches will still count if a minimum of 10 overs per side are completed.