New Zealand has secured a semi-finals spot after dominating Pakistan with their bowling
New Zealand scored 110/6 in 20 overs, where as Pakistan scored 56 in 11.4 overs.
So, finally Pakistan beat New Zealand by 54 runs.
New Zealand stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, eliminating subcontinental rivals India and Pakistan in the process.
They secured their spot in the last four by comprehensively defeating Pakistan by 54 runs in Dubai, finishing the group stage with three wins from four matches.
Despite posting a modest total of 110 for 6, New Zealand’s bowlers proved too strong for Pakistan, who were bowled out for a mere 56.
Amelia Kerr (3-14) and Eden Carson (2-7) were instrumental in New Zealand’s victory.
Pakistan not only recorded their lowest total in WT20Is but also endured a challenging day in the field, dropping eight catches.
Pakistan had a chance to qualify, needing to chase the target within 10.4 overs to surpass both India and New Zealand on net run rate.
They took an aggressive approach by promoting renowned finisher Aliya Riaz to the top of the order, but the strategy backfired as Riaz was dismissed for a duck by Eden Carson.
Muneeba Ali, who survived an LBW appeal and a dropped catch off Rosemary Mair’s bowling, initially offered some hope with a boundary before falling victim to Lea Tahuhu for just 15 runs.
The situation quickly deteriorated for Pakistan, with Fran Jonas dismissing Sadaf Shamas on her first ball and Iram Javed run out by a direct hit from Tahuhu.
Sidra Amin fell for a golden duck, deceived by a slower ball from Mair.
Realizing that the target was beyond their reach within the required overs, Nida Dar and Fatima Sana shifted their focus to winning the match, hitting a few boundaries.
However, Kerr outsmarted Dar with a well-flighted delivery that led to an easy stumping for Isabella Gaze.
Omaima Sohail and Syed Aroob Shah followed Dar back to the pavilion in quick succession, while Fatima Sana’s dismissal by Suzie Bates all but ended Pakistan’s hopes.
Kerr soon completed the victory, as Sadia Iqbal offered a simple catch to Bates.
New Zealand’s innings began steadily, thanks to Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer, who helped the team reach 39 for 0 during the Power Play.
However, Nashra Sandhu quickly turned the tide, taking the wickets of Plimmer and Bates while drying up the scoring rate.
Kerr’s dismissal brought New Zealand to a precarious position at 67 for 3 in 14 overs.
Yet, a 38-run partnership between Brooke Halliday and Sophie Devine brought them closer to the 100-run mark.
Isabella Gaze and Maddy Green then pushed the score past three figures, a total that proved more than sufficient for the White Ferns, who reached their first T20 World Cup semi-final since 2016.
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