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Live coverage of the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand | Women’s T20 World Cup 2024


New Zealand set a target of 129 for West Indies to chase in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final. The key events of the match included Deandra Dottin hitting three consecutive sixes in the 16th over, getting her 31st six in her T20 WC career. However, West Indies suffered early wickets, with Matthews and Taylor departing in quick succession.

New Zealand then struggled to build a big total, losing wickets at crucial intervals. Dottin was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies, taking three wickets and ending with figures of 4-13. Green and Devine were the top scorers for New Zealand, but their contributions were not enough to post a challenging total.

In the end, New Zealand finished on 128-9, with Gaze and Tahuhu at the crease. West Indies needed 129 to win the match and advance to the finals of the tournament. Both teams were optimistic about their chances, with Suzie Bates of New Zealand stating that anything is defendable on this wicket. West Indies’ Dottin was also confident in her team’s ability to chase down the target.

The stage was set for an exciting second innings as West Indies began their chase. With players like Dottin, Matthews, and Taylor in the lineup, the match promised to be a thrilling contest between bat and ball. The result of this semi-final clash would determine which team would progress to the finals of the prestigious tournament.

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