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England: Semi-finals
How England performed
England reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa for the second tournament running, with Heather Knight as captain and Jon Lewis as head coach. They won all four Group 2 matches. West Indies were beaten by 7 wickets in Paarl, England chasing 136 in 14.3 overs, and Ireland by 4 wickets at the same ground after being dismissed for 105. England defended 151/7 to beat India by 11 runs in Gqeberha, then made 213/5 against Pakistan at Newlands and won by 114 runs.
The semi-final against hosts South Africa, also at Newlands, was decided by a narrow margin. South Africa made 164/4 and England finished on 158/8, losing by 6 runs. After a group stage in which they had won every match, England ended the tournament with four wins and one defeat.
England fixtures
West Indies
135/7 (20 ov) – 138/3 (14.3 ov)
England
England won
England won by 7 wickets
Ireland
105 (18.2 ov) – 107/6 (14.2 ov)
England
England won
England won by 4 wickets
England
151/7 (20 ov) – 140/5 (20 ov)
India
England won
England won by 11 runs
England
213/5 (20 ov) – 99/9 (20 ov)
Pakistan
England won
England won by 114 runs
South Africa
164/4 (20 ov) – 158/8 (20 ov)
England
England lost
South Africa won by 6 runs
Full England squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Heather Knight C | |
| Lauren Bell | |
| Maia Bouchier | |
| Alice Capsey | |
| Kate Cross | |
| Freya Davies | |
| Charlie Dean | |
| Sophia Dunkley | |
| Sophie Ecclestone | |
| Sarah Glenn | |
| Amy Jones | Wicket-keeper |
| Katherine Sciver-Brunt | |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | Wicket-keeper |
| Danni Wyatt |
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