NZ W VS PAK W MATCH 19

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!

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

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.

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.

Time for the Presentations...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

A googly, full and on off, turns away, Sadia Iqbal looks to push it away but misses.

Sadia Iqbal is the last batter Pakistan Women.

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!

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!

Nashra Sundhu comes in now.

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!

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!

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.