New Zealand has advanced to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after a thrilling match against Pakistan in Dubai.
The White Ferns won by 54 runs in Dubai on Monday, ensuring that New Zealand advances to the tournament’s knockout rounds at the cost of both India and Pakistan.
opponents on matchday Pakistan understood they could qualify if they quickly reached the target of 111, but if Pakistan had continued to win more slowly, India would have qualified instead of both sides.However, New Zealand’s outstanding bowling combined with Pakistan’s reckless approach saw the contest end in just 11.4 overs of the second innings, with Pakistan falling to 56 all out.Suzie Bates had earlier top-scored with 28 and many New Zealand batsmen had been given opportunities, but Pakistan’s spinners, led by Nashra Sandhu with 3/18, kept the total under control.
Under the lights in Dubai, catches were bombarded throughout the innings, and in the end, Pakistan was unable to overcome the magnitude of the target and the NRR calculation.
