New Zealand rout Sri Lanka by eight wickets at Women’s T20 World Cup to maintain semi-final hopes; will definitely reach last four if they defeat Pakistan and India fail to beat Australia; Georgia Plimmer hits 53 as White Ferns pass Sri Lanka’s 115-5 with 15 balls to spare
New Zealand maintained their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes with an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Group A as Amelia Kerr made an impact with bat and ball.
New Zealand now have two wins from three and will definitely advance to the last four if they beat Pakistan on Monday and India fail to defeat table-toppers Australia a day earlier.
The White Ferns – currently third in the pool, behind India on net run-rate – could still make the semi-finals if they slip up against Pakistan but would need India to lose to Australia and for their run-rate to be superior to both India and Pakistan’s.
The White Ferns – currently third in the pool, behind India on net run-rate – could still make the semi-finals if they slip up against Pakistan but would need India to lose to Australia and for their run-rate to be superior to both India and Pakistan’s.
Sunday at the Women’s T20 World Cup sees Australia conclude their pool campaign against India from 3pm, after England – who have two wins from two in Group B after knocking off Bangladesh and South Africa – play Scotland at 11am.
