New Zealand saved 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 price of two.78, are anticipated to prime the group.
India play their ultimate league match in opposition to Australia on Sunday whereas New Zealand face Pakistan on Monday.
New Zealand, who could have the benefit of taking part in their final league sport after India, restricted a struggling Sri Lanka to 115 for 5 in 20 overs earlier than coasting to the goal in 17.three overs.
Each India and New Zealand are on 4 factors from three video games with a internet run price of 0.576 and 0.282 respectively.
It was one other unusual 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 15th over making an attempt to push the scoring price with the web run price consider thoughts.
Skipper Sophie Devine (13 not out off 8) and Amelia Kerr (34 not out off 31) received the job executed finally with the previous ending the competition with a six.
For Sri Lanka, skipper Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with a effective 35 off 41 balls. New Zealand spinners Kerr and Leigh Kasperek saved the Sri Lankans in verify 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.three overs (Georgia Plimmer 53; Amelia Kerr 34 not out) PTI BS UNG
