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Pakistan vs New Zealand Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand beat Pakistan in final Group A game; India fail to qualify for semis
New Zealand bounced back from a heavy loss to Australia with a crucial eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka, keeping their hopes alive ...
New Zealand bounced back from a heavy loss to Australia with a crucial eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka, keeping their hopes alive for a semi-final spot. Meanwhile, Pakistan started strong with a win over Sri Lanka but suffered back-to-back losses against India and Australia, putting them in a must-win situation.Australia’s victory over India has simplified the equation: a win against Pakistan will guarantee New Zealand a place in the semis. With Georgia Plimmer finding form and Amelia Kerr performing with both bat and ball, the Kiwis will feel confident despite some recent setbacks. Pakistan, on the other hand, will welcome the return of captain Fatima Sana, who rejoined the team after a personal loss, though they’ll miss key bowler Diana Baig due to injury.Will New Zealand’s six-bowling options help them edge past Pakistan? Or can Pakistan rally under Fatima Sana’s leadership to stay in the race?Follow all the live updates and action on TimesofIndia.com.Squads: New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Najiha Alvi.
Right then, that will be it from us for this contest. We hope you enjoyed the coverage. The action continues in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 with the semis around the corner. England Women will take on West Indies Women on October 15 in Group B which will be the final league stage encounter before the big games. That game will start at 2 pm GMT. But as you know, you can always join early for all the build-up. Until then, take care, and cheers!
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Sophie Devine, the New Zealand Women says that it still hasn't sunk it. Adds that it is a great feeling to make it to the semis, they will be celebrating but this is just the start. Mentions that the results didn't go their way leading up to the tournament but they have shown that they can beat any team on their day and doing it at the biggest stage gives her more pleasure. Further adds that they thought that 140 would be a good score, but the wicket was on the slower side and they adjusted well according to it. Credits Pakistan Women for the way they bowled. Says that they have an off day and then a couple of days of training for the big game. Ends by saying that it is going to be a big opportunity for the girls, it will be nerve-wracking and a lot of pressure but these are the moments you play for and they will just go out and enjoy their cricket
22:19
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Fatima Sana Khan, the Pakistan Women skipper says that they were good with the ball but the batting let them down. Adds that the senior players need to take more responsibility in such games. Tells that they were up to the mark in the bowling but the fielding and batting needs to improve a lot to survive in Women's cricket.
22:19
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Eden Carson is the Player of the Match for her incredible bowling spell. She says that she has no words at the moment. Adds that it was intense out there and their skills got them through. Mentions that the Pakistani spinners were really good and they tried to do the same and it worked out. Says that she was always going for wickets and loved her celebration for her first wicket. Further adds that Nida Dar And Fatima Sana are quality batters and they knew they had to get them out quickly. Ends by saying that she is pretty excited about the semi-finals.
22:16
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Time for the Presentations...
22:14
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Earlier today, New Zealand Women batted first and posted a fighting score of 110 for 6 on the back of runs from Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, and Georgia Plimmer. Nashra Sandhu was the pick of the Pakistan Women bowlers with three wickets but the Green Queens were sloppy in the field and dropped plenty of chances. Pakistan Women have no one but themselves to blame for putting down simple catches that cost them the game and a chance to create history by sealing a semi-final spot. Nonetheless, Pakistan Women will look to take the learnings from this tournament and build on from here.
22:13
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New Zealand Women posted a decent score and did a brilliant job with the ball. After giving away a few easy boundaries at the start, the bowlers made a fine comeback and removed five Pakistani batters in the Powerplay. Melie Kerr picked up three wickets but it was Eden Carson who did the damage with a fine spell in the Powerplay and also picked two big wickets. Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas, and Lea Tahuhu with one apiece played their part to round off an all-round effort from the White Ferns.
22:06
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NEW ZEALAND WOMEN ARE THROUGH TO THE SEMI-FINAL! The White Ferns have thrashed the Pakistan Women by 54 runs and this result means that both India and Pakistan Women are out of the T20 World Cup. Chasing 111 for the win, Pakistan Women had to chase down the score in 10.4 overs to qualify for the semis and they did start off positively by hitting a few boundaries but lost their way quickly and were reduced to 28 for 5 in the Powerplay. Fatima Sana Khan and Muneeba Ali Siddiqi were the only batters to get into double digits for the Pakistan Women who have been dismissed for just 56 runs in their last group game. A sorry-looking scorecard to end their campaign at the T20 World Cup.
Melie Kerr to Sadia Iqbal, OUT! TAKEN! THE WHITE FERNS HAVE DONE IT! Melie Kerr wraps things up with her third wicket. She flights it up, full and on middle, Sadia Iqbal looks to go for the big slog but her bat hits the ground first. As a result, she does not get any timing on that one as the ball loops to mid on where Suzie Bates once again takes an easy catch. NEW ZEALAND WOMEN WIN BY 54 RUNS!
22:05
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0
Overs11.3
Score56 - 9
Melie Kerr to Sadia Iqbal, A googly, full and on off, turns away, Sadia Iqbal looks to push it away but misses.
22:03
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Sadia Iqbal is the last batter Pakistan Women.
22:03
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0
Overs11.2
Score56 - 9
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, OUT! TAKEN! The skipper goes now! A good fight showed by her in difficult circumstances but it was really a lone battle. This is floated from Melie Kerr, full and around off, turns away, Fatima Sana Khan backs away to swipe it away but only manages to get a top edge. Suzie Bates at extra covers takes a dolly. Khan goes for 21 off 23 and the Kiwis are just one wicket away from the semis!
22:02
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Nashra Sundhu comes in now.
22:00
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1
Overs11.1
Score56 - 8
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! Tossed up, full and on middle, Fatima Sana Khan goes down and slogs it away. It lands in front of the incoming deep mid-wicket fielder and the batters decide to take the second run. Maddy Green fires in a bullet throw at the bowler's end where Melie Kerr breaks the stumps. Shah puts in a dive but that is not enough as she is just short of her crease. The replay confirms it as well. New Zealand Women are on the verge of the win now!
22:00
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Pakistan Women are now officially out of the reckoning for the semi-final chance. They had to chase it in 10.4 overs but are looking in dire situation now.
21:59
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs10.6
Score55 - 7
Eden Carson to Syeda Aroob Shah, Flighted, full and on middle, Syeda Aroob Shah knocks it down the pitch. Just 1 run and a wicket off the over then!
Eden Carson to Syeda Aroob Shah, Quicker, shortish and outside off, Syeda Aroob Shah looks to punch it away but misses.
21:59
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0
Overs10.4
Score55 - 7
Eden Carson to Syeda Aroob Shah, Short and around off, Syeda Aroob Shah cuts it to point.
21:58
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Syeda Aroob Shah is in next.
21:57
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0
Overs10.3
Score55 - 7
Eden Carson to Omaima Sohail, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A soft dismissal and the Kiwis go up in joy! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in sharply. Omaima Sohail looks to push it with a straight bat but the spin back in means she can only lob it off the bottom edge towards the bowler where Eden Carson dives forward to take a fantastic catch. New Zealand Women three wickets away from the win now!
21:57
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs10.2
Score55 - 6
Eden Carson to Omaima Sohail, Flatter, full and on middle, Omaima Sohail tucks it to short mi-wicket.
21:57
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs10.1
Score55 - 6
Eden Carson to Fatima Sana Khan, Tossed up, full and around off, Fatima Sana Khan pushes it through covers for a single.
21:54
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Drinks! Well, Pakistan Women are now out of the equation and things are not looking good for India Women as well. The situation has played it into the hands of Kiwis who have grabbed the opportunity with both hands unlike their opponents in this game who will rue their missed chances. All hopes for Pakistan Women are on their skipper now and if a couple of batters give her some support they can still make a game out of this which is exactly what their arch-rivals want. The Kiwis just have to continue like this and they know that chances will be created and they just need 4 good balls to get the job done.
21:53
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2
Overs9.6
Score54 - 6
Melie Kerr to Omaima Sohail, Googly, down the leg. Omaima Sohail turns it toward fine leg for a couple.
21:52
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Omaima Sohail comes out to the middle now.
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Is that out? The Kiwis look confident about a stumping appeal. The square leg umpire takes it upstairs and the replay clearly shows that Nida Dar is out of her crease. New Zealand Women inching closer to the semis.
21:51
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0
Overs9.5
Score52 - 6
Melie Kerr to Nida Dar, OUT! STUMPED! Brilliant piece of bowling from Melie Kerr and excellent work from Izzy Gaze behind the stumps. Tosses it full, just outside off. Nida Dar is drawn into the drive and drags her foot outside the crease. Izzy Gaze takes off the bails in a flash and Pakistan Women slide further.
21:50
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1
Overs9.4
Score52 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, Wrong'un, on the middle and leg. Nudged through mid-wicket for one.
21:50
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0
Overs9.3
Score51 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, Flighted, full, around off. Fatima Sana Khan makes room again for the drive but gets it off the inner half, toward the right of Kerr.
21:49
(IST), Oct, 14
2
Overs9.2
Score51 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, Floated on off. Fatima Sana Khan makes room and lofts it toward deep extra cover for a couple. 50 comes up for Pakistan Women.
21:49
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1
Overs9.1
Score49 - 5
Melie Kerr to Nida Dar, Tossed up on middle. Dar sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
21:48
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1
Overs8.6
Score48 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Nida Dar, Pace-off, full, on off. Nida Dar turns into the leg side for one.
21:48
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1wd
Overs8.6
Score47 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Nida Dar, WIDE! She has to reload it. Bowls it full and down the leg. Nida Dar lets it go. Wide signaled.
21:47
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1
Overs8.5
Score46 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Fatima Sana Khan, Slower and fuller at the stumps. Eased to mid-on for one.
21:46
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0
Overs8.4
Score45 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Fatima Sana Khan, Full and at the stumps. Fatima Sana Khan makes room and strokes it to mid-off.
21:46
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs8.3
Score45 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Fatima Sana Khan, Length ball on off. Defended onto the pitch.
21:45
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4
Overs8.2
Score45 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Fatima Sana Khan, FOUR! ELEGANT! Full-length delivery outside off. Fatima Sana Khan uses her feet and drives it aerially to the deep point region for a cracking boundary.
21:45
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs8.1
Score41 - 5
Rosemary Mair to Fatima Sana Khan, Length ball on off. Fatima Sana Khan defends it to backward point.
21:44
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs7.6
Score41 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, Floated,full, at the stumps. Eased to long on for one.
21:43
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs7.5
Score40 - 5
Melie Kerr to Nida Dar, Wrong'un, on a length, on the leg pole. Nida Dar paddles it toward backward square leg.
21:43
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs7.4
Score39 - 5
Melie Kerr to Nida Dar, Flatter leg break, around off. Knocked toward extra cover.
21:42
(IST), Oct, 14
4
Overs7.3
Score39 - 5
Melie Kerr to Nida Dar, FOUR! Easy Pickings! Drifted down the leg. Nida Dar helps it past the short third fielder and into the boundary. Lea Tahuhu gives the chase and puts the slide but her foot touches the ropes.
21:41
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs7.2
Score35 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, In the air but safe! Tossed up on middle. Fatima Sana Khan lofts it back over the bowler and it falls in no man's land. Single taken.
21:41
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs7.1
Score34 - 5
Melie Kerr to Fatima Sana Khan, Googly, on off. Fatima Sana Khan guides it to short third.
21:40
(IST), Oct, 14
0
Overs6.6
Score34 - 5
Fran Jonas to Nida Dar, Touch short, on off. Knocked toward mid-off.
21:39
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs6.5
Score34 - 5
Fran Jonas to Fatima Sana Khan, Low full toss again, on off. Eased to long-on for a single.
21:39
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs6.4
Score33 - 5
Fran Jonas to Nida Dar, Low full toss, down the leg. Nida Dar gets across and helps it to long-leg for one.
21:38
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs6.3
Score32 - 5
Fran Jonas to Fatima Sana Khan, Pitched full, outside off. Dragged toward mid-wicket for one.
21:38
(IST), Oct, 14
1
Overs6.2
Score31 - 5
Fran Jonas to Nida Dar, Tossed up on off. Driven to long-off for one.
21:38
(IST), Oct, 14
1wd
Overs6.2
Score30 - 5
Fran Jonas to Nida Dar, WIDE! Darted down the leg. Nida Dar misses the paddle. Wide signaled.