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New Zealand stored themselves within the semifinals race alongside India with a dominating eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the T20 World Cup right here on Saturday. Having overwhelmed India earlier within the match, New Zealand are locked in a two-way battle for the second qualifying spot from Group A. Australia, who’ve six factors and a internet run charge of two.78, are anticipated to high the group. India play their closing league match in opposition to Australia on Sunday whereas New Zealand face Pakistan on Monday.
New Zealand, who could have the benefit of enjoying their final league recreation after India, restricted a struggling Sri Lanka to 115 for 5 in 20 overs earlier than coasting to the goal in 17.3 overs.
Each India and New Zealand are on 4 factors from three video games with a internet run charge of 0.576 and 0.282 respectively.
It was one other abnormal efficiency from Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka who suffered their fourth consecutive loss to exit the match.
New Zealand opener Georgia Plimmer anchored the run chase with 53 off 44 balls together with 4 boundaries. Plimmer perished within the fifteenth over attempting to push the scoring charge with the web run charge think about thoughts.
Skipper Sophie Devine (13 not out off 8) and Amelia Kerr (34 not out off 31) obtained the job performed ultimately with the previous ending the competition with a six.
For Sri Lanka, skipper Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with a high-quality 35 off 41 balls. New Zealand spinners Kerr and Leigh Kasperek stored the Sri Lankans in examine with two wickets every.
Transient scores: Sri Lanka 115/5 in 20 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 35, Amelia Kerr 2/13). New Zealand 118/2 in 17.3 overs (Georgia Plimmer 53; Amelia Kerr 34 not out) PTI BS UNG BS 7/21/2024
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