New Zealand beat Pakistan to enter Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals
Al Jazeera
New Zealand’s 54-run win in Dubai results in a group-stage tournament exit for India and Pakistan.
New Zealand have sealed their place in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after beating Pakistan by 54 runs in their final group game in Dubai.
The result on Monday means India will exit the tournament at the group stage by finishing third on the Group A points table behind New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand posted a total of 110-6 in their 20 overs and dismissed Pakistan for 56 in 11.4 overs to record an emphatic win.
Pakistan packed their team with slower bowlers, who hampered New Zealand’s scoring rate and did not allow their strong batting lineup to post a big total.
Nashra Sandhu picked three wickets for 18 runs in her four overs, while Suzie Bates top-scored for the White Ferns with 28 runs off 29 balls.
