West Indies celebrate after claiming victory against Pakistan at the Women's T20 World Cup ©Getty Images

West Indies claimed a dramatic victory against Pakistan on the last ball as group stage action continued at the International Cricket Council Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat at the Eurolux Boland Park in Paarl the West Indies posted 116 for six off their 20 overs.

West Indies struggled to get going with wicketkeeper Rashada Williams top scoring with 30, as they posted what appeared to be an under-par total.

In Pakistan’s reply Aliya Riaz top scored with 29, scoring her runs off 23 balls to put Pakistan in with a chance after a slow start to their innings.

Riaz, batting alongside Fatima Sana needed 18 off the final over, and took 13 off  four balls from the bowling of Shamilia Connell.

Riaz then played on to her stumps off the penultimate ball of the innings, with West Indies triumphing by three runs as Pakistan ended on 113 for five.

The win moves West Indies on to four points in Group Two, however they have now played all their group matches, and will need help from other teams if they are to end up in the top two and reach the semi-finals.

Amelia Kerr top scored with 66 with the bat and took two wickets with the ball as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in Paarl ©Getty Images
Amelia Kerr top scored with 66 with the bat and took two wickets with the ball as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in Paarl ©Getty Images

In the second match of the day, played in Group One, New Zealand moved into second place in the standings, overtaking Sri Lanka after beating them by 102 runs.

After choosing to bat first, New Zealand compiled 162 for three with Amelia Kerr top scoring with 66 off 48 balls.

Kerr, alongside opener Suzi Bates, who made 56 off 49 balls, put together a partnership of 110, their nation’s third highest ever at the tournament.

It was a day to forget for Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 60 in reply with only two batters reaching double figures.

All six bowlers used by New Zealand contributed wickets, with Kerr proving the most economical as she took two for seven off 2.5 overs.

The big win for the White Ferns puts them in a qualifying position as things stand but having played all their matches.

A victory for South Africa over Bangladesh in the final match in the group on Tuesday (February 21), could be enough to put the hosts through at New Zealand’s expense, depending on run rate.

Tomorrow’s solitary fixture at St George’s Park in Gqeberha could see India qualify for the semi-finals, if they beat Ireland in Group Two.