Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand defeat Pakistan by 54 runs, secure spot in semi-final
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A New Zealand win in this clash has catapult them past India and into the semis
DUBAI (Dunya News) - New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the 19th fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Following the win, New Zealand qualified for the semi-finals alongside Australia from Group A, while Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka failed to advance to the next stage.
In Group B, England, South Africa and the West Indies in contention for a place in the semi-finals while Bangladesh and Scotland have been knocked out.
Chasing 111 to win, Pakistan got off to a poor start as half of the side were sent back to the pavilion inside the first powerplay with 28 runs on the board. Pakistan were able to add only 28 more runs to be dismissed for 56 in 11.4 overs. This was Pakistan women’s team lowest score in ICC T20 World Cups.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who missed the match against Australia due to the passing of her father, returned to the side and top-scored with a 23-ball 21, hitting two fours.
For the White Ferns, leg-spinner Amelia Kerr bagged three wickets, while player of the match Eden Carson took two wickets for seven runs in three overs.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, White Ferns posted 110 for six in 20 overs. Opening batter Suzie Bates top-scored with a 29-ball 28, which included three fours. Brooke Halliday was the other contributor with the bat, scoring 22 off 24 balls with two fours.
For Pakistan, left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu was the most successful bowler, grabbing three wickets for 18 in four overs.
Following today’s loss, Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has come to an end. The women’s team featured in four matches with their only win in the tournament coming against Sri Lanka (by 31 runs).
The Squads
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi , Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
