DHAKA; Defending champions West Indies entered the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a 84-run victory over Pakistan in the crucial group two match of the Super-10 round in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The West Indies recovered from 81-5 to post 166-6 after electing to bat and then bowled out Pakistan for 82 in 17.5 overs at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium.

The West Indies will clash with Sri Lanka in the first semi-final in Dhaka on Thursday. India meet South Africa in the second semi-final at the same venue on Friday.

The final will take place in Dhaka on Sunday.