TAUNTON, England, CMC – New Zealand Women and India Women completed contrasting victories yesterday to secure their places in the semi-finals of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup.
New Zealand stormed into the Final Four with a convincing six-wicket victory over South Africa Women, and India limped into the semis following a hard-earned five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in a low-scoring affair in the latest matches at the Somerset County Ground.
Chasing 125 for victory from their allocation of 20 overs, New Zealand Women reached their target with 11 balls to spare.
New Zealand Women’s captain Aimee Watkins led consistent batting down the order with 35 from 28 balls.
Nicola Browne supported with 24 not out and Suzie Bates also got 24 to help the White Ferns remain unbeaten, and romp to their third straight victory.
Shabnin Ismail was South Africa’s most successful bowler with two wickets for 26 runs from four overs.
