Malta’s chances of winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games received a major boost after the women’s fours reached the semi-finals in the lawn bowls competition on Saturday.

The Maltese quartet, formed by Sharon Callus, Rosemarie Rixon and her daughters Rebecca and Conneigh-Leigh came from behind to beat India 13-11 in Gold Coast.

It was a fighting display from the Maltese players who trailed their Indian opponents for much of the encounter.

Infact India held a two-point lead for most of the opening nine ends and Malta’s hopes seemed to have received a damaging blow when they trailed 11-7 after the 12th end.

But the Maltese players refused to throw in the towel and they scored six points without reply in the final three ends to score a dramatic victory.

This was Malta’s second victory over India after beating them 20-15 in the group stage.

Malta will now face South Africa in Sunday’s semi-final after the latter beat New Zealand 16-8.

The winner of the match will proceed to the gold medal final while the losers will contest the play-off for a bronze medal.

From left: Malta's lawn bowls fours team formed by Connie Rixon, Sharon Callus, Rebecca Rixon and Rosemary Rixon. `