Pakistan vs New Zealand, Women’s T20 WC: PAK-W are bowling against NZ-W. AP
It all comes down to this – Pakistan and New Zealand are in the mix to earn a spot in the semi-final from Group A after India’s 9-run defeat to Australia yesterday. A win for The White Ferns or Fatima Sana-led albeit under given scenarios, should see them progress to the semis at India’s cost. Pakistan have just one game so far – against Sri Lanka whereas Sophie Devine’s side defeated SL and India. Who earns the spot? Follow the live score and updates of the Pakistan vs New Zealand, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match here
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Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: NZ-W Need To Up The Ante As PAK-W Hunt Wickets
Final overs coming up and PAK-W bowlers need wickets if they are to stifle the White Ferns to a below-par score. Sophie Devine is still out there and she needs to start firing if New Zealand can get to a respectable score in Dubai.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: NZ-W Need Boundaries
With last five overs to go, NZ-W need some big shots i.e. sixes if they are cross the 100-run mark. At the moment, PAK-W spinners are all over them like a rash, despite few fours from Halliday. A few wickets here and Fatima Sana knows she has a chance of bowling out the White Ferns.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: NZ-W In A Spot Of Bother
The White Ferns have lost Amelia Kerr and are three down in Dubai. Pakistan spinners have tightened the grip around the NZ-W batters and the latter are caving in to the pressure. The Run-rate has dropped below 5 and it’s upto Sophie Devine to take her side to a decent score now.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: The White Ferns Two Down
Suzie Bates lost her composure and ended up giving away her wicket as Pakistan women fought back in the contest. The White Ferns have Amelia Kerr and skipper Sophie Devine to guide their ship to safer position. PAK-W bowlers would sense a kill if another wicket goes down.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: The White Ferns Go Wicketless In Powerplay
New Zealand women have gone wicketless in the powerplay as Pakistan women’s search for an elusive wicket goes on. Bates was dropped by Nashra right before the PP and that will hurt Fatima Sana’s side.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Suzie Bates On The Charge In Dubai
After a quiet start from NZ-W, the opening batters have punished the PAK-W bowlers with some boundaries to put the pressure back for the Women in Green in Dubai. With stakes running high tonight, every run and wicket will be vital for either side.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Action Gets Underway
Not just NZ and PAK fans are interested in tonight’s match, it’s the Indian fans too, who will be glued to their screens to watch PAK-W vs NZ-W in Dubai. Let’s gooooo….
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Dubai Pitch Report
NZ posted 160 against India here on a decent deck. The outfield is a little sand-based. Looks a solid track.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Playing XIs
Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali(w), Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana(c), Iram Javed, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: How Does Group A Look Like
Group A prior to PAK-W Vs NZ-W Clash. Outlook
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: What Sort Of Pitch Can The Teams Expect
Toss has not been much of a factor in Dubai as the win split is a marginal 3-2 in favour of chasing sides against teams batting first. Even if a team does loss a toss, it’s not the end of their world.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan’s Vice-captain Muneeba Ali
“We are not up to the mark in batting. That’s not how you approach T20 cricket, it’s embarrassing and we need to change that and win games for Pakistan.” – Pakistan’s vice-captain Muneeba Ali admits her side’s major concern.
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Squads
Pakistan Women Squad: Muneeba Ali(w/c), Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed, Tuba Hassan, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Fatima Sana, Tasmia Rubab
New Zealand Women Squad: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold
