Australia advances to T20 World Cup final after beating West Indies amid Dottin's collapse
Consensus Summary
Australia secured a spot in the Women's T20 World Cup final after defeating West Indies by 8 wickets at The Oval, with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner leading the chase with a 63-run partnership. The match was overshadowed by Deandra Dottin's collapse during the national anthems, which required her to be carried off the field before batting. Despite her absence, Dottin later scored an unbeaten 26 off 16 balls, though it was insufficient to prevent West Indies' collapse. Australia will now face either South Africa or England in the final on July 1 at Lord's. Ellyse Perry's quad injury remains a concern, though she may return for the final. The match was played in front of 10,023 spectators, with Australia's aggressive batting and disciplined bowling proving decisive.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Australia defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal at The Oval.
- West Indies scored 125 runs in their innings, with Australia chasing 126 to win.
- Beth Mooney scored 61 runs (8th T20 World Cup fifty) and Ash Gardner scored 35 runs in Australia's chase.
- Deandra Dottin collapsed during the national anthems and was carried off the field before batting.
- Australia will face either South Africa or England in the final, scheduled for July 1 (Monday) at 12:30am AEST (Lord's).
- Hayley Matthews was West Indies' captain and scored 30 runs in the match.
- Ellyse Perry retired hurt with a quad issue but was able to walk off unaided and may return for the final.
- The match was played at The Oval with a crowd of 10,023.
- Australia's final will be held at Lord's on July 1 (Monday).
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Australia has reached its eighth Women's T20 World Cup final in 10 tournaments, chasing a seventh title.
- Sophie Molineux said: 'The T20 World Cup, you just have to ride it. It's full of momentum, swings.'
- Australia lost Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield in the powerplay, with Mooney scoring 18 runs from Jahzara Claxton's first ball.
- Ash Gardner took 2 wickets for 13 runs (2-13) and was named player of the match.
- West Indies' only two wins over Australia in 19 previous T20s featured Matthews with 66 and 132 runs.
- Georgia Wareham bowled Matthews for 2-17.
- India was eliminated by Australia on Monday, requiring the match to start in the afternoon.
- Australia's only concern is Ellyse Perry's quad injury, with Cricket Australia indicating she may return if needed.
- West Indies' innings included a 47-run opening stand between Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph, and a 42-run partnership between Dottin and Jannillea Glasgow at the death.
- West Indies collapsed with four wickets for 12 runs in 17 balls.
- Chinelle Henry, West Indies' vice-captain, took out Georgia Voll with an off-cutter.
- Hayley Matthews played the shot of the day off the first ball but was later bowled by Georgia Wareham.
- West Indies' team has been beset with illness, with Stafanie Taylor missing a group-stage match and Matthews struggling with a cough.
- Dottin was listed at No 5 but batted at No 8 after her collapse.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The ABC states the semifinal was played at The Oval overnight, while the Guardian notes it was scheduled for 2:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon in London.
- The ABC mentions the match started in the afternoon due to Indian officials anticipating India qualifying, while the Guardian does not specify this reason for the timing.
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