Women’s World T20: NZealand’s comfortable win over Aussies

NAGPUR: New Zealand defeated three-time championsAustralia with comfort in the Women’s World Twenty20 Tenth Match Group A here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Monday.

Chasing an easy target of 104, New Zealand completed their six-wicket victory with 22 balls remaining after captain Suzie Bates (23) and Rachel Priest (34) provided a fine start of 58 runs.

However, both fell quickly within a span of nine balls but then Sophie Devine (17), Sara McGlashan (11) and Amy Satterthwaite (16 not out) overcame the situation to cruise home.

Earlier, Australia were restricted to 103 for eight by New Zealand bowlers after their captain Meg Lanning won the toss.

Ellyse Perry top-scored with 42 with a three fours and a six, followed by Jess Jonassen (23), Beth Mooney (15 not out) and Alex Blackwell (10).

Off-spinner Kasperek captured three wickets for 13 runs and leg-spinner Erin Bermingham claimed two for 23.