T20 World Cup: The race for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals gathers pace as West Indies and Sri Lanka square off at the County Ground in Bristol on Sunday, a venue staging its first Women's World Cup fixture in nearly a decade. With both teams already registering victories during the group stage, another two points could prove invaluable in shaping the battle for the last four.
West Indies enter the contest carrying the weight of expectation that comes with a proven record on the global stage. The Caribbean side has reached the semi-finals or better in six of its previous nine Women's T20 World Cup campaigns and once again looks equipped to challenge for the title.
Much of that confidence stems from a batting unit that has found form early in the tournament. Shermaine Campbelle has emerged as one of the standout performers after producing a magnificent unbeaten 90 against defending champions New Zealand, while the experienced Stafanie Taylor reminded everyone of her class with an unbeaten 47 against Scotland. As the leading run-scorer in West Indies Women's T20 World Cup history, Taylor's experience remains central to the side's ambitions.
