Dubai
\nNew Zealand bounced back against Pakistan as the Green Shirts were bundled out on meagre 56 runs in reply of a 111-run target in the 19th match of the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup at Dubai International Stadium on Monday.
\nWith the conclusion of this game, Pakistan\u2019s has failed to qualify for the semi-final stage of the tournament as New Zealand has progressed for the next stage of event.
\nThe match ended in a disappointing blow for Pakistan as they had restricted the Kiwis on 110 runs but went on to lose the game by 54 runs.
\nFrom the get go, things were hard for the Fatima Sana-led side as six of their wickets had fallen within the 10 overs, including veteran Nida Dar.
\nFurther disappointment for Pakistan arose as only two of their batters managed a double-figure score \u2014 opener Muneeba Ali (15 off 11) and their skipper (21 off 23).
\nFour other batters failed to score a single run as well as opening batter aliya Riaz.
\nAmelia Kerr of New Zealand turned out to be the side\u2019s highest wicket-taker with three wickets followed by Eden Carson\u2019s two-wicket haul.
\nRosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu and Fran Jones took one scalp each against the Green Shirts.
\nEarlier, New Zealand had won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a total of 110 runs at the loss of six wickets. The Green Shirts were joined by skipper Fatima Sana for the match who had left the side for a couple days due to the death of her father.
\nHer leadership was evident throughout the first innings as Sana\u2019s side attacked the Kiwis vehemently.
\nFor New Zealand, Suzie Bates was their highest scorer with a 28 off 29 balls featuring three fours.
\nOther than her, Brooke Halliday scored 22 off 24 balls while skipper Sophie Devine managed to add 19 runs from 25 deliveries.
\nThe star of the innings were the Pakistani bowlers as Nashra Sandhu turned out to be the one with most wickets (3 for 18).
\nOmaima Sohail, Nida Dar and Sadia Iqbal dismissed one Kiwi batter each as New Zealand posted a 111-run target for Pakistan to chase down.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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