DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand enjoyed easy wins at the Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday to boost their bids for semifinal spots. Earlier, New Zealand had an emphatic eight-wicket win over already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Group A at Sharjah. Opening batter Tazmin Brits top-scored with 42 runs off 41 balls as South Africa cruised to 107-3 with 16 balls to spare. New Zealand reached 118-2 with 15 balls remaining after limiting Sri Lanka to 115-5. Kerr scored better than a run-a-ball 34 with three boundaries, and captain Sophie Devine knocked off the winning runs with the only six of the game.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 13, 2024 01:44 UTC