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Charlotte Edwards: England Women's T20 Confidence Peaks Before Semi-Final

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England enters the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an unbeaten record after dominating Group Two. Coach Charlotte Edwards claims the squad possesses more belief than ever before. This momentum follows a series of high-scoring displays, including totals of 200 or more against both Scotland and Sri Lanka, alongside a strong 186-7 showing at Lord's.

Recent form suggests a potent batting lineup, exemplified by Danni Wyatt-Hodge smashing an unbeaten 89 to secure a win over the White Ferns. England chased 164 with 2.4 overs to spare, proving they can handle pressure and varied pitch conditions. Edwards noted that the team improved every single game, peaking just as the tournament reaches the knockout stage.

Opponents remain unconfirmed until Group One ends Sunday, though India or South Africa are the likely candidates. Scheduling depends on India's position, as a second-place finish for India triggers a Tuesday match for TV reasons. England faces a tough choice between the ODI world champions or a South African side that reached the last three finals.

England will play on Tuesday at 14:30 BST if India finishes second, otherwise they play Thursday at 18:30 BST. This logistical uncertainty comes as they prepare to face one of the world's top-ranked teams in the semi-final.