Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets, Tying With India At 4 Points In Group A Standings

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in their third group-stage fixture as they now stand level with Team India at four points in the World Cup points table.

NZ-W vs SL-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The White Ferns registered their second victory in the tournament, solidifying their chances of making it to the semi finals.

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NZ-W vs SL-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand women registered a convincing win over Sri Lanka Women in their third Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 as the White Ferns defeated the Asia Cup 2024 champions by 8 wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on October 12 (Saturday). With the win, New Zealand now have four points and stand level with Team India in terms of points, with four points in the tournament's points table. However, they are positioned third, behind second-positioned India, by virtue of having an inferior Net Run Rate (NRR).

This victory places New Zealand in a favorable position for qualifying for the knockout stage. Despite India placed above them in the points table, New Zealand have a relatively easier match next up as they will now face Pakistan in their last group-stage match. India, on the other hand, have a much tougher match as they will lock horns with the defending champions and the only undefeated team in this tournament — Australia.

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New Zealand claim a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka to strengthen semi-final case! 👌

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Bowlers And Georgia Plimmer Provide New Zealand An Easy Win

Coming to the NZ vs SL match, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Sri Lanka were poised for a good first-innings score as they were 74-2 in 13.3 overs. However, New Zealand bowlers staged a remarkable turnaround to restrict the Sri Lankan side to just 115-5 in 20 overs.

Chasing 116, New Zealand openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer got the team off to a good start with the latter scoring a half-century. Despite New Zealand losing both their openers, batters Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine made sure Sri Lanka got no more wickets as they chased down the target in 17.3 overs, winning by 8 wickets.

Plimmer for her fifty was awarded the Player of the Match award.