‘We have nothing to lose’: West Indies to channel underdog spirit against Australia

Captain Hayley Matthews says pressure off in semi-final

Six-time champions Australia unbeaten in tournament

Hayley Matthews says her West Indies team are leaning into their status as massive underdogs when they play Australia in the first T20 World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday.

Australia surrendered their 20-over crown two years ago and the 50-over title last year, but over the past fortnight they have looked far and away the best team. They have had a clinical tournament, sweeping aside all and sundry in Group A including the 50-over champions, India, at Lord’s on Sunday.