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Dottin leads Windies to tense victory over England
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia, Nov 19, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Deandra Dottin produced a
brilliant all-round display as the West Indies clinched a nervy four-wicket
victory over England in St Lucia on Sunday to finish top of Group A at the
Women’s World Twenty20.
The hosts and reigning champions will face Group B runners-up Australia in
the first semi-final on Thursday, with England to play India on Friday
looking to repeat their World Cup final triumph over Harmanpreet Kaur’s side
from last year.
England slipped to 50-6 after 10.5 overs batting first, before a 58-run
partnership for the seventh wicket between Sophia Dunkley and Anya Shrubsole
helped them towards a decent total.
But Dottin, who finished with figures of 2-21, dismissed Dunkley before
snaring Shrubsole with an excellent catch off the bowling of captain Stafanie
Taylor.
Two early wickets put the pressure on the Windies in their chase, but
Dottin’s 46 steadied the ship and Shemaine Campbelle struck 45.
“The bowling has given me the most pleasure, but I’m enjoying the batting
as well,” said the 27-year-old Dottin.
“Having lost two quick wickets, I had to bring it home for the team and
stay positive.”
England were woeful in the field, with Dunkley, wicketkeeper Amy Jones and
substitute fielder Fran Wilson all dropping simple catches in the closing
overs.
But Kycia Knight strode out to the crease and struck her first ball for
four to seal the win with three deliveries to spare, to the delight of a
large and partisan crowd.
BSS/AFP/MSY/0904 hrs