Get the lowdown on all that happened on day five from the Caribbean
World T20: Day five wrap
The results
Pakistan defeated Ireland by 38 runs
Australia defeated New Zealand by 33 runs
The talking point
The first semi-finalist has been confirmed! With their 33-run victory over New Zealand, Australia have locked in their place in the play-offs in Antigua. Their defense of 7-153 wasn’t without its shaky moments when White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates was looking ominous, but they saw off the threat to remaining undefeated in the tournament. Unfortunately for New Zealand, their hopes of advancing are now all-but gone, needing India to suffer a shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to stay alive.
The record
Javeria Khan posted the highest-ever T20I score by a Pakistan player in their clash with Ireland, scoring 74 from just 52 deliveries. The skipper’s knock bettered the previous best, Bismah Maroof’s 63no against Bangladesh in 2015, and helped her team post 6-139, their highest score at a World T20.
The Aussie debutant
She wasn’t wearing green and gold, but one Australian made her debut on day five of the World T20. Sydney-born Celeste Raack, who has declared for the country of her grandparents’ birth, played her maiden international for Ireland, after missing out on a spot in the XI that played Australia on Sunday. The leg-spinner collected her first international wicket when Omaima Sohail was caught by Isobel Joyce at long off, ending her four overs with figures of 1-35.
Pic of the day
Image Id: DCB26FFC6DD642199032519840BA68F0 Image Caption: A different sort of warm-up from the Pakistan players! // GettyTweet of the day
Highest scores for AUS keeper in women's T20Is: Healy 67* v PAK, 29 Oct 2018 Healy 67 v NZ, 5 Oct 2018 Healy 59 v PAK, 25 Oct 2018 Healy 57 v NZ, 1 Oct 2018 Healy 56* v IRE, 11 Nov 2018 Healy 53 v NZ, today Healy 48 v PAK, 9 Nov 2018#WT20https://t.co/dP3weOokKU— hypocaust (@_hypocaust) November 14, 2018
Quote of the day
“I always say myself and Marizanne Kapp go hand in hand with the bowling. I told everyone in the world that we're the best opening partnership and we complement each other very well.” – South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail on bowling with teammate Kapp
Tomorrow’s action
The action shifts back to Group A, where Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be battling it out for their first win of the tournament from 4pm local time at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (7am Thursday AEDT), before a highly anticipated showdown between hosts West Indies and South Africa at the same venue from 8pm.
2018 ICC Women's World T20
Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Nicole Bolton, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wk), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Elyse Villani, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
November 9: Australia beat Pakistan by 52 runs
November 11: Australia beat Ireland by nine wickets
November 13: Australia beat New Zealand by 33 runs
November 17: Australia v India, Province Stadium
November 22: Semi-finals, Sir Vivian Richards Ground, Antigua
November 24: Final, Sir Vivian Richards Ground