New Zealand He secured a nail-biting 8-run win over West Indies in the 2nd semi-final. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After electing to bat first, New Zealand posted a modest total of 128/9 in 20 overs. Despite some strong individual performances from the West Indies, New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack saw them protect their points and book their place in the final.
Mixed contributions lead New Zealand to a competitive commons
Initially, New Zealand Women struggled to form significant partnerships, but made important contributions Georgia Plimmer (31 of 33), Suzie Bates (26 off 28) and Brooke Halliday (18 off 9) helped them reach 128/9. Plimmer anchored the innings with a solid knock that included three boundaries and a six, while Halliday provided the late on to add quick runs. Izzy Gaze also played a useful role towards the end with 20 runs off 14 balls.
With the West Indies bowlers keeping the pressure on throughout Deandra Dottin leading the charge. He produced an exceptional spell, taking 4 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs, including the crucial dismissals of Bates and Plimmer. Affy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack The Kiwis contributed by picking up 2/23 and 1/11 respectively to keep their batters in check.
West Indies fall behind despite Deandra Dottin’s heroics
In reply, West Indies started their chase cautiously but struggled to find momentum against a dense New Zealand bowling attack. Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph tried to give the team a steady start but regular wickets halted their progress. The highlight came as Dottin hit a blistering 33 off 22 balls to leave West Indies needing quick runs in the final overs. Despite a late effort by Fletcher (17 off 15) and Zaida James (8 off 14), West Indies fell short, ending on 120/8 after 20 overs.
New Zealand’s bowlers showed excellent control Eden Carson being an outstanding performer. His haul of 3 wickets for 29 runs turned the game in the Kiwis’ favor, earning him the Man of the Match award. Amelia Kerr also shone with the numbers 2/14 Fran Jonas and Bates took a wicket each to stifle the West Indies chase.
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Eden Carson’s all-round bowling effort seals the win
Carson’s performance was instrumental in New Zealand’s victory. He bowled accurately under pressure, breaking crucial partnerships and limiting West Indies’ scoring opportunities. His three-wicket haul combined with Kerr’s frugality was instrumental in defending New Zealand’s modest total and guiding them to a hard-fought victory by 8 runs.
New Zealand will now advance to the final where they will face South Africa and both sides will be hoping to lift the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Second @aramco POTM award in multiple matches – bow out, Eden Carson 👏
#T20WorldCup | #Whatever you need pic.twitter.com/vnpyaKFpYZ— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 18, 2024
New Zealand have advanced to the Women’s T20 World Cup Final
✅ 2009 (first edition)
✅ 2010 (second edition)
✅ 2024— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) October 18, 2024
There is New Zealand #T20WorldCup final 👏#WIvNZ #cricket
Account card: https://t.co/L2PAIBNjMr #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/XeiMB55yaT— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 18, 2024
WI fought till the end in a thriller.💥
Maroon Warriors, WI is proud of you.❤️#I believe | #MaroonWarriors pic.twitter.com/zPB2a7Zy3j
– Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 18, 2024
wow! What a challenge to bring Suzie Bates to the final. Heartening for WI but you have to hand it to NZ. Bates and Devine finally hit the big one. The SA hot streak stands in their way. The final must be a cracker! #T20WorldCup
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) October 18, 2024
New Zealand’s Leah Tahuhu bowled to West Indies’ Afy Fletcher #T20WorldCup semi-final:
̶M̶o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶b̶a̶t̶t̶l̶e̶s̶ ❌
Battle of mothers ✅#NZvWI #WIvNZ
— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) October 18, 2024
New Zealand Women had lost 10 consecutive T20 matches before the T20 World Cup,
And now to the Final…🙌🏼
Well played Deandra Dottin..🔥#WIvNZ #NZvWI #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/aTYeWn8Aob— Artistic Soul (@dr_artisticsoul) October 18, 2024
A standing ovation for Deandra Dottin who was absolutely fantastic with ball and bat today @sportstarweb #WIvNZ #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/6oQseUANUs
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) October 18, 2024
New Zealand qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Finals. 🇳🇿🔥🔥
They will play their first World Cup final against South Africa in Dubai on Sunday. 🏆👊#WIvNZ #WIWvNZW #T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup2024 #WomenT20WorldCup #T20WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/FTmqSFY1sI
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) October 18, 2024
New Zealand’s remarkable journey to the final of the T20 World Cup, despite entering the tournament on a 10-match losing streak, demonstrates their resilience and ability to rise under pressure, turning adversity into triumph at the most critical moment.#WIvsNZ #WIvNZ #NZvsWI pic.twitter.com/g6DsQZS8Ah
— Mangleshwar Yadav (@CrickTak) October 18, 2024
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