West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin's brilliance with bat and ball could not prevent New Zealand from sailing into the final of the women's T20 World Cup with a thrilling eight-run victory in the second semi-final in Sharjah on Friday.

Suzie Bates has held her nerve in the final over as New Zealand advanced to the Women's T20 World Cup final for the first time in 14 years with an eight-run victory over West Indies.

Australia’s six-year stranglehold on the T20 World Cup has lifted after South Africa comprehensively beat the three-time defending champions in a semi-final boilover.