Some fine bowling from Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson propelled New Zealand into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 54-run thrashing of Pakistan in their last group match on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Off-spinner Carson, who was named player of the match, took 2-7 from her three overs while Kerr finished with 3-14 as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for just 56 in 11.4 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Zealand, who posted 110-6 off their 20 overs, became the second team from Group A to make it to the last-four after holders Australia who finish on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overthrow marked the end of Pakistan’s hopes of qualifying and meant that India were also eliminated, paying the price for their opening 58-run defeat by New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” said New Zealand captain Sophie Devine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We will certainly celebrate tonight but this is just the next stage of a tournament we are looking forward to.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakistan needed to reach the target in just 10.4 overs if they were to progress their net run rate enough to overhaul the White Ferns in the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But they started their pursuit on a shaky note, losing openers Aliya Riaz, promoted up to opener, for nought and Muneeba Ali (15) inside the first five overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was downhill thereafter, with Sadaf Shamas (two) being clean bowled by Fran Jonas and Iram Javed (three) being run out by a direct throw from Lea Tahuhu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Condensed to 28-5 at the end of powerplay, Pakistan never recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skipper Fatima Sana, who was back with the team after flying home briefly to Pakistan following the death of her father, played a lone hand, making 21 in a lost cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We were good with the ball but we have to advance our batting and fielding,” said Sana reflecting on the eight catches that Pakistan put down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We were not up to the mark. I think our seniors should step up in these kinds of matches.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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