WINDIES WOMEN FALTER IN SEMIFINAL BID

The West Indies’ hopes of advancing to the semi- final stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup suffered following a 38-run loss to England at Lord’s on Wednesday. The Caribbean side could only manage 148 for 5 in their chase of 187. Stafanie Taylor did not bat, with captain Hayley Matthews confirming the veteran was experiencing “chest tightness" and “difficulty breathing.” Matthews is hopeful Taylor will return for the crucial Ireland clash on Saturday. Scores England 186 for 7: Wyatt-Hodge 65, Knight 43; Munisar 2-42 West Indies 148 for 5: Henry 51*, Claxton 21; Dean 2-31 England win by 38 runs