POTCHEFSTROOM: Indian bowlers restricted New Zealand to a measly 107/9 before Shweta Sehrawat powered her side to a thumping eight-wicket victory and into the final of the ongoing ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Put into bat first, the New Zealand batting lineup endured a ruthless attack by the Indian bowlers and could raise 107/9 in their allotted 20 overs despite a fighting 35-run knock by Georgia Plimmer.

The White Ferns had an unwanted start to their innings as the side lost both their openers Anna Browning (1) and Emma McLeod (2) for a combined total of a mere five runs in the third over. Following the slump, Plimmer stitched a gritty 37-run partnership with Isabella Gaze before the latter perished after a vital 22-ball 26. New Zealand then began to lose wickets at an alarming rate and soon slipped to 91/7 with Plimmer also walking back in the 17th over. The right-handed batter top-scored with 35 off 32 deliveries and smashed two boundaries.–Online

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 28 2023

Like Business on Facebook, follow @DailyNCourier on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.