New Zealand Women vs West Indies Women: ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Recap
Friday, 18 October 2024, 10:10
Match Overview: New Zealand Women vs West Indies Women
New Zealand 128 for 9 (Plimmer 33, Dottin 4-22, Fletcher 2-23) defeated West Indies 120 for 8 (Dottin 33, Carson 3-29, Kerr 2-14) by eight runs. New Zealand advanced to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, marking their first appearance in the final since 2010, after an exhilarating match in Sharjah.
Key Performers in the Match
- Sophie Devine's batting was crucial in setting a competitive total despite challenging conditions.
- Deandra Dottin's all-round brilliance kept West Indies in the chase with an impressive 33 runs.
- Eden Carson shone with the ball, taking three vital wickets and earning the Player of the Match award.
Match Highlights
- New Zealand faced a tough challenge, scoring 128 for 9 on a tricky pitch.
- West Indies struggled in their innings, with Dottin showing flashes of brilliance.
- In a gripping finale, New Zealand's bowlers defended their total, restricting West Indies to 120.
Looking Forward
As New Zealand prepares to face South Africa in the upcoming final, their performance against West Indies has ignited aspirations for a maiden championship in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
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