WI vs NZ LIVE Score, 2nd Semi Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

18.10.2024 - 13:37 sports.ndtv.com

West Indies vs New Zealand Women LIVE Updates: West Indies will be aiming for their first final since they lifted the Women's T20 World Cup trophy in 2016, while New Zealand will be aiming to end their 14-year-wait to reach a final, having last done so in the second edition in 2010.

With record six-time champions Australia out of the way after their semi-final defeat, every remaining side will be fancying their chances of lifting the crown.

These two sides met in the semi-final in 2016, when West Indies went on to win the whole tournament. (LIVE SCORECARD) As the coin flip approaches, the tension and excitement are building rapidly.

With two top-quality teams eager to fight for a place in the final, we're in for a thrilling showdown. If the West Indies Women make it through, they could become the only team besides Australia to win the title twice.

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India off-spinner Deepti Sharma has been rewarded for her excellent recent form as she moved up two places to reach career-high second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings for bowlers on Tuesday. On the back of some strong performances in the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, Deepti has been one of India's best players through the opening two matches of her side's ongoing white-ball series against New Zealand at home.

3rd ODI: India Women Need To Resolve Batting Vulnerabilities To Seal Series Against New Zealand

India will be hoping to resolve their batting brittleness in their quest to win the third and final women's ODI and seal the series against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. It was clear from the first match, which the hosts won by 59 runs through a fine effort by the bowlers, that India's batting is not in top shape, and the second one-dayer underscored that reality. India's batting went a notch down on Friday as they were bundled out for 183 while chasing 260.

Radha Yadav Stars In India's 59-Run Win Over New Zealand In First Women's ODI

The relentless accuracy of bowlers, led by Radha Yadav, drove India to a comfortable 59-run victory over New Zealand in the first women's ODI in Ahmedabad on Thursday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, after bowling out the Kiwis for 168 who were chasing a gettable 228. Left-arm spinner Yadav (4/42) was India's lead act in bowling. Debutant pacer Saima Thakor inflicted the first blow in only the second ball of her international career, removing Suzie Bates (1).

We Are Hurting After T20 World Cup, But Need To Gather Ourselves Against New Zealand: Amol Muzumdar

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar exhorted the side to push behind the "hurt" of the T20 World Cup and regroup for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning in Ahmedabad Thursday. New Zealand, who eventually lifted the ICC showpiece, had beaten India in their World Cup opener in the UAE recently, as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side failed to enter the knockouts. "It'll be an understatement to say that we were disappointed from the World Cup, as the team and the players have been hurting. But we need to gather ourselves and look at the positives that we have done in the last 10 months as a group," Muzumdar told the media on the eve of the first one-dayer here.

Polly Inglis Earns Maiden Call-Up As New Zealand Name Squad For Women's ODI Series Against India

Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up as recently-crowned Women's T20 World champions New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Inglis, 28, was rewarded for consistent performances with both bat and gloves for Otago Sparks in the women's Super Smash and New Zealand A, leading to her first New Zealand Cricket central contract in June. “We're really excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” Head coach Ben Sawyer said in a statement.

Only One Indian In ICC's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament. Not Smriti Mandhana Or Jemimah Rodrigues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament on Monday and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is the only player from India who was included in the side. In an otherwise disappointing campaign for India, skipper Harmanpreet was the standout performer for the Women in Blue. She finished as India's top scorer and the fourth-highest overall in the tournament, amassing 150 runs in four innings.