Hayley Matthews Breaks Down In Tears After West Indies' Defeat To New Zealand in Women's T20 WC 2024 Semifinal | See Pics

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was visibly in tears after her team fell to a narrow eight-run defeat against New Zealand. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)

Teammates were seen comforting the opener, as the photos of the emotional moment were shared on social media. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)

The West Indies, 2016 champions, put on a disciplined bowling display, limiting the White Ferns to 128/9 in their 20 overs. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)

West Indies faced a top-order collapse, with none of the top four batters managing to score more than 20 runs, including Matthews, who contributed 15. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)

After impressing with the ball, Dottin provided hope by hitting three sixes in the 16th over. However, with 34 runs needed from 24 balls, her dismissal in the 17th over dashed West Indies' chances. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)

New Zealand are set to take on South Africa in the final on Sunday, October 20, in Dubai. (Image Credits: X/ @T20WorldCup)