Scary scenes! Diandra Dottin takes a moment before the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – watch | cricket news
New Delhi: There was a worrying moment ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between West Indies and Australia at The Oval on Tuesday when star all-rounder Deandra Dottin had to be carried off the field by her teammates just before the start of the match.This incident happened immediately after the national anthem. Dottin was clearly feeling uncomfortable, although it was not immediately clear whether she was injured or had a medical problem.His early exit added to the anxiety in the West Indies camp ahead of one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
Dottin returns to fight for West Indies
Despite the scare, Dottin returned later in the innings when West Indies were in deep trouble at 83/6.Batting at number 8, she played a fighting knock of 26 not out off 16 balls and stitched a crucial partnership with Genelia Glasgow to help West Indies score 125/7 in 20 overs.At one point the Caribbean team looked set to score very low, but Dottin’s late cameo gave them a fighting chance.
Coach provides health update
Speaking during the innings break, West Indies head coach Shane Deitz confirmed that Dottin was feeling better.“He had a little bit of trouble but he’s fine now and he played a great innings there.”After the inning, Deitz revealed that Dottin had suffered a medical problem but praised his determination.“He had a little medical problem,” Coach Dietz said.“He’s fine now and he played a great innings at the end. Gave us a bit of a score.”“Hopefully if we bowl well, take some early wickets, we have a chance to win this.“She’s a tough character. It’s hard to contain her. Hopefully she’ll come out and get a wicket or two.”
Australia reached the final
West Indies reached the semi-finals after wins over New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Scotland in the group stage.However, their campaign ended in the last four as Australia chased down the target with ease.The six-time champions reached 126/2 in just 13 overs and sealed their place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final with an eight-wicket win.Ashley Gardner led the chase with a brilliant unbeaten 61 off 36 balls, allowing Australia to progress comfortably.