New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs Bangladesh

17.02.2023 - 16:47 sports.ndtv.com

NZ vs BAN, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in a Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup at the Newlands in Cape Town.

This is a do or die game for both the teams, after having lost their first two games of the group stage. Bangladesh were beaten by Australia in their last game, while New Zealand went down fighting against the hosts, South Africa.

Australia lead Group A with three wins from as many outings, while Sri Lanka are second with two wins in three matches. (Live Scorecard) Flighted up, on off, Suzie Bates drills it to long on for one.

Fuller and on off, Amelia Kerr drives it to covers for one. Lands it on middle, Suzie Bates pulls it to mid-wicket for one. Bowls it outside off, Suzie Bates uses the pace of the ball and guides it to third man for a brace.

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