New Zealand players celebrate winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on October 14, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. , Photo Credit: Getty Images
India crashed out of the Women’s T20 World Cup after New Zealand registered a stunning 54-run win over Pakistan in Dubai on Monday (October 14, 2024), reaching the semi-finals for the first time since the 2016 edition.
from India only Chance to reach semi-finals With their comparatively low net run-rate, Pakistan’s victory was dependent on victory.
Pakistan were well ahead in the game after restricting New Zealand to 110 for six in 20 overs.
However, Pakistan’s batting faltered badly and were bowled out for 56 runs in just 11.4 overs as the White Ferns entered the Group A semi-finals with three wins from four matches.
Australia tops the group
Australia topped the group with eight points while New Zealand finished second with six points. India did not get a place in the last four due to defeat against New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament.
Spinner Amelia Kerr took three wickets but fast bowlers Lee Tahuhu (1/8) and Aiden Carson (2/7) got the start.
Pakistan had to reach the target in less than 12 overs to qualify but they were all out before that.
Earlier, Pakistan bowlers performed well by restricting New Zealand to a modest score.
While openers Suzie Bates (28) and Georgia Plimmer (17) added 41 runs for the opening stand and just when it seemed the pair had built a solid base, the Pakistani spinners suddenly choked the opposition.
The two spinners – off-break bowler Omaima Sohail (1/14 in 4 overs) and left-arm orthodox Nashra Sandhu (3/18 in 4 overs) – performed brilliantly in the middle overs, taking 21 dot balls and four wickets each. Only 29 runs.
published – October 15, 2024 11:49 am IST