New Zealand reached the final after defeating West Indies in a thrilling match, it overturned in the last overs.

WIW vs NZW Match Report: New Zealand defeated West Indies in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. West Indies had to face defeat by 8 runs in a thrilling match. After this victory, the New Zealand team has reached the finals. South African team will face New Zealand in the final. New Zealand, who came to bat first, scored 128 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. In response to which West Indies team could score 120 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. In this way New Zealand registered a thrilling victory by 8 runs.

In the first semi-final, South Africa defeated Australia by 8 wickets. At the same time, now New Zealand defeated West Indies. The final match will be played between New Zealand and South Africa on Sunday. The title match between the two teams will start at 7.30 pm Indian time.

New Zealand, who came to bat first, did not have a good start. Kiwi batsmen kept returning to the pavilion at regular intervals. For New Zealand, Georgia Plumber scored the highest score of 33 runs in 31 balls. While experienced batsman Suzie Bates contributed 26 runs in 28 balls. Brooke Holiday played a useful inning of 18 runs on 9 balls. Whereas, Isabella Gage contributed 20 runs in 14 balls.

Dentra Dottin took maximum 4 wickets for West Indies. Apart from this, Effie Fletcher got 2 successes. Karishma Ramcharak and Aliyah Alleyne dismissed 1-1 batsman.

West Indies, who came to bat in reply to New Zealand’s 128 runs, had a bad start. Caribbean batsmen continued to approach the pavilion. Dentra Dottin played the highest innings of 33 runs in 22 balls for West Indies. Effie Fletcher scored 17 runs on 15 balls. While Hailey Mathews played an innings of 15 runs in 21 balls.

Aiden Carsen took maximum 3 wickets for New Zealand. Amelia Kerr got 2 successes. Apart from this, Fran Jonas, Leah Tahuhu and Suzie Bates took 1 wicket each.

Read this also-

Watch: Big accident in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final! The ball hit the player’s head while taking a catch.