Match 12, Cape Town, February 17, 2023, 06:30 PM
New Zealand Women
189/3(20.0ov)
Bangladesh Women
118/8(20.0ov)
New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 71 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Suzie Bates
Commentry
Right then, that is it from the game. New Zealand Women have won it comprehensively. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup continues as we have game lined up between West Indies Women and Ireland Women. It begins on 10.30 pm IST (5.00 pm GMT). Do switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that game. Cheers!
Sophie Devine the skipper of New Zealand Women says that she is really proud of the group, with the way they played. Adds that they are trusting the process and hopes that they have the momentum going into the final group match. Mentions that there are a lot of positives to take from this match. Informs it is all to play for in the last match for them. Says that they will try to stick to their plan.
Nigar Sultana the skipper of Bangladesh Women says that they fumbled a bit and they are more capable than what they played. Adds that they are improving from time to time and they will keep on continuing. Ends by saying that they will keep on giving their best.
Suzie Bates is the player of the match for her unbeaten knock of 81 runs. She says that cricket can be a cruel game. Mentions they were really disappointed with the way they started the tournament. Informs that they planned to hit hard and straight. Is happy that the players stuck to the plan. Tells that she will do all in her capacity to make it possible for her side to reach the semis.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand Women got off to a flying start and ended up with a mammoth total of 189 runs. Suzie Bates remained unbeaten playing an excellent knock of 81 runs. The Bangladesh Women bowlers struggled a lot to pick the wickets. They only managed to take three wickets. Fahima Khatun picked two whilst Shorna Akter took one.
Bangladesh Women were under the pump right from the word go. They kept on losing wickets whenever a good partnership was brewing. Murshida Khatun and Shorna Akter played fine innings and the rest of all the batters struggled. Overall, it was a comfortable victory for the New Zealand Women.
That was a fine, fine bowling display from the New Zealand Women. They had to defend a huge total of 189 runs and they did it well. Eden Carson was the pick of the bowlers as she bagged three wickets. Hannah Rowe was excellent too and she chipped two wickets for the team. Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu picked one each. Seven bowlers were used by New Zealand Women throughout and all the bowlers were economical.
In over# 20
1b
2
0
0
1
1
Lea Tahuhu 19/1(3)
19.6
1b
This one lands outside off, Fahima Khatun misses her stroke. The keeper misses as the batters collect one. New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 71 runs!
19.5
2
Bowls it on off, Fahima Khatun heaves it over mid-wicket for a brace.
19.4
.
Shorter and on off, Fahima Khatun looks to loft it but misses again.
19.3
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On a length and outside off, Fahima Khatun looks to loft it but misses.
19.2
1
Fuller one, on off, Salma Khatun drills it to mid on for one.
19.1
1
Bowls it on off, Fahima Khatun slaps it to covers for one.
Salma Khatun walks in.
In over# 19
0W
0
1
0W
1
1
Eden Carson 18/3(4)
18.6
W
OUT! TAKEN! This one lands fuller and on off, it turns away a bit, Ritu Moni looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. It goes up in the air towards long on. Maddy Green settles under it and takes a sitter. Bangladesh Women are now eight down!
18.5
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Flighted up, on off, Ritu Moni flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.