West Indies mis‑steps cost them in T20 World Cup semifinal

Pandey did not hide the shortcomings that plagued West Indies during the semi‑final. She pointed out that the bowlers’ erratic changes and a poorly timed over from Jaisra Clarke in the sixth over, which yielded 18 runs, shifted the momentum decisively in Australia’s favour.

On the batting side, West Indies leaned heavily on Helly Matthews, who struggled to dominate the bowlers. Kianna Joseph failed to find her rhythm from the start, and her dismissal added pressure to the middle order. The side’s inability to adapt to the pitch’s turn allowed Australian bowlers to dominate, while captain Sophie Molineux kept her pacers on the field for extended spells, exploiting the conditions fully.