New Zealand beat West Indies by Eight Run in the Semi finals
New Zealand has secured a spot in the finals of the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after a nail-biting eight-run victory over the West Indies in the semi-finals held in Sharjah. Batting first, New Zealand posted a modest total of 128, with Georgia Plimmer leading the charge with 33 runs. The West Indies struggled in their chase, losing early wickets to Eden Carson, who took three crucial scalps.
Despite a late surge from DeandraDottin, who scored 33, the West Indies fell short, finishing at 120/8. This marks New Zealand’s first final appearance since 2010, setting up an exciting clash against South Africa, who defeated Australia in the other semi-final. The final promises to be historic, as it will crown a first-time champion in the tournament’s history.