DAY 10 at the T20 World Cup 2023 saw some of the standings get a real shake up as the group stage of the tournament nears its end.
Windies defeat Pakistan in thriller
The West Indies have defeated Pakistan by only three runs in an absolute nail biter.
The West Indies only made 6/116 from their 20 overs, thanks to their bowlers it was enough as Pakistan did not quite reach the target.
For the West Indians, Rashada Williams top scored with 30, but not many batters got much of a start which did not help their quest to make a decent total.
So it was all down to the bowlers, with all bar one bowler used recording a double figure number of dot balls in their spell.
Skipper Hayley Matthews was the only one to pick up more than one wicket though with two.
On the flipside Aliya Riaz top scored for Pakistan with 29, while Nida Dar picked up two wickets.
Although the win does not help the West Indies make the semis, it certainly does put a spanner in the works for Pakistan. It needs to win its last game against England and hope Ireland do a number on India to be able to progress.
New Zealand thrashes Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis
New Zealand is one foot into the semi finals after thrashing Sri Lanka by 102 runs.
After smashing 3/162 from their 20 overs, New Zealand absolutely ripped through Sri Lanka, bowling the opposition out in the 16th over.
The win was set up thanks to Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, who put on a 110 second wicket stand to really help their side post a competitive total.
Kerr then stepped up again in the bowling innings, as she and Lea Tahuhu picked up two wickets and had multiple overs worth of dot balls in their spell.
On the flipside for Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu top scored with 19, but she was only one of two batters to make a double figure score and outscore the extras count of nine.
This win does keep New Zealand’s tournament alive and end Sri Lanka’s, but the Kiwis’ bad start to the tournament may ultimately cost them.
Depending on what happens in the final match of the group between South Africa and Bangladesh, it may come down to run rate to see who makes it through. South Africa currently has the better run rate, but it still needs to win its last game.
Day 11 Action
3pm local (midnight AEDT) – India vs Ireland
Queensland repeats history to defeat ACT again
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McSweeney stars as Heat rises over Strikers
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Sutherland creates more history as Australia takes Rose Bowl Trophy lead
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Thunder blunders see Sixers snatch Sydney Smash
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Bowler’s paradise sees Fire burn Meteors
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Webb continues sublime form to exact revenge on Victoria
IT WAS another stunning display from South Australian batter Courtney Webb that was the match-winner, following up her century from Wednesday with an unbeaten 67. Coming in at first drop chasing 241 for the win, Webb’s knock was struck off 62 balls, taking her WNCL career total to 2000 runs. Her performance included eight sixes, […]
Strikers on the board thanks to unlikely heroes
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Riotous Renegades humble Hurricanes in Geelong
MELBOURNE Renegades have trounced the Hobart Hurricanes in a six-wicket victory at GMHBA Stadium, spearheaded by in-form import Tim Seifert. After his side skittled the ‘Canes for 74 on a bowler friendly pitch, the gloveman remained unbeaten on 37 (19) to help surpass the target in just nine overs. >> SCROLL to see the scorecard […]
Rain dampens Australia’s effort to pull ahead in Brisbane
A DRAW was played out over five days play in Brisbane, with rain marring Australia’s effort to pull ahead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The teams go into the sold-out first day of the Boxing Day test each with a game in hand after India took the first test in Perth, and Australia hit back in […]
