New Zealand faced West Indies in a thrilling cricket match at Sharjah. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first with Sophie Devine leading the charge. However, early wickets fell, including that of Halliday who was bowled by Dottin, leaving New Zealand at 96-4. Plimmer was also dismissed by Fletcher for 33. Despite some aggressive batting by Plimmer and Kerr, New Zealand only managed to reach 104-5 in their 20 overs.
During the West Indies’ innings, there were incidents of injury as Halliday was hit on the boot while fielding. On the other end, Bates and Plimmer put up a decent partnership and both managed to score well. West Indies’ bowlers restricted New Zealand’s scoring opportunities and ultimately managed to chase down the target of 104 with ease, securing a comfortable victory.
In the end, West Indies won the match convincingly due to a disciplined bowling performance and strategic batting. The match was a repeat of the 2016 semi-final where West Indies also emerged victorious. With this win, West Indies enhanced their chances of progressing further in the tournament. The players from both teams showed great sportsmanship and professionalism throughout the match, making it an exciting contest for fans and spectators alike.
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