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New Zealand edge West Indies to reach Women's T20 World Cup final

They will now face South Africa in Sunday's final to be held in Dubai

Published: Fri 18 Oct 2024, 9:46 PM

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New Zealand saw off the danger of Deandra Dottin to book their place in the Women's T20 World Cup final with a nail-biting eight-run win over West Indies in Sharjah on Friday.

After Dottin's 4-22 restricted the White Ferns to 128-9, the all-rounder clubbed a superb 33 from 22 balls with three sixes as West Indies finished just short on 120-8.


New Zealand will face South Africa in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Brief scores

New Zealand 128-9 in 20 overs (Georgia Plimmer 33, Suzie Bates 26, Isabella Gaze 20 not out; Deandra Dottin 4-22, Afy Fletcher 2-23) v West Indies 120-8 in 20 overs (Deandra Dottin 33, Afy Fletcher 17 not out; Eden Carson 3-29, Amelia Kerr 2-14)

Result: New Zealand won by eight runs

Player of the Match: Eden Carson (NZL)

Toss: New Zealand

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