In a nail-biting clash that decided the fate of three teams, New Zealand Women secured their place in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating Pakistan Women by 54 runs in Sharjah on October 14, 2024. This result also meant the elimination of India Women from the tournament, ending their hopes of progressing further
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The match, which was the 19th of the tournament, saw New Zealand Women set a formidable target of 160 runs for 4 wickets in their 20 overs. The innings was powered by a brilliant 70-run knock from Sophie Devine, who played a pivotal role in setting up the game for her team. Devine’s aggressive batting, combined with crucial contributions from Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates, ensured that New Zealand posted a challenging total
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In response, Pakistan Women struggled to keep up with the required run rate, eventually being bowled out for 106 runs in 19.1 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Fatima Sana, who top-scored with 35 runs, Pakistan could not match the target set by New Zealand. The New Zealand bowlers, led by Leigh Kasperek and Lea Tahuhu, were relentless in their attack, picking up key wickets at crucial moments to restrict Pakistan’s scoring.
The victory not only secured New Zealand’s place in the semifinals but also highlighted their consistency and strength as a team throughout the tournament. The Kiwis have been impressive in their group stage matches, winning all their games and showcasing their depth and versatility in the T20 format.
On the other hand, India Women’s journey in the tournament came to an end with this result. Despite a strong start to the tournament, India could not maintain their momentum in the latter stages, finishing third in their group behind New Zealand and Pakistan. The team will now look to regroup and focus on future assignments, aiming to improve their performance in upcoming tournaments.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been a thrilling competition so far, with several close matches and standout performances from players across the globe. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting encounters and high-quality cricket.
With New Zealand and Pakistan set to face off in the semifinals, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating another thrilling match. The stage is set for an intense battle as the top teams vie for a place in the final and a chance to lift the coveted trophy
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