Sharjah [UAE], October 18 (ANI): New Zealand triumphed in a thrilling contest against West Indies in Sharjah on Friday to reach Sunday's final at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Having set the West Indies a target of 129, with Georgia Plimmer top-scoring with 33, it was the White Ferns spinners who steered their team to victory. Eden Carson bagged 3/29, while Melie Kerr showed all her class with 2/14, including the wicket of the hugely dangerous Deandra Dottin, who set up a nail-biting finish under the lights in Sharjah.
Also Read | BAN vs SA 2024: Uncapped Hasan Murad Named Shakib Al Hasan’s Replacement in Bangladesh Squad For 1st Test vs South Africa. New Zealand will face South Africa in Sunday's final, guaranteeing a new winner of the Women's T20 World Cup. A solid start with the ball saw New Zealand take early control of the second innings, with Eden Carson in the thick of the action.
The early departure of Qiana Joseph (12 from 12) and Shemaine Campbelle (3 from 5) saw West Indies consolidate through the powerplay, with the experienced pair of Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor looking to put together a platform. Also Read | Indian Cricket Team To Return to Chandigarh or Delhi From Pakistan After Every Match in Champions Trophy 2025? Report States PCB Keen on Providing Assistance if BCCI Prefers the Option. The score reached 25/2 at the end of the powerplay, with plenty of work still to do, when Carson, who had picked up the first two wickets, came back to strike agai.