‘It’s what dreams are made of’: Kerr on New Zealand Women’s maiden T20 WC title
The 24-year all-rounder helped the Kiwis defeat South Africa, who finished as the runners-up for the second year running, by 32 runs.
The 24-year all-rounder helped the Kiwis defeat South Africa, who finished as the runners-up for the second year running, by 32 runs.
The 2020 runners-up and four-time semi-finalists are seeking to go all the way in the UAE having been boosted by warm-up wins over the West Indies and South Africa.
India will be banking on a stellar effort from their senior pros throughout the campaign to lay their hands on the glittering silverware.
The Indian Cricket board is yet to make an official announcement on the schedule of IPL 13 as they have been waiting for a final call on the showpiece event.
"The resources are going to be a little bit less than what we're probably used to", she said.
Defending a DLS-revised target of 98 runs in 13 overs, Australia bowlers held their nerves against a spirited South Africa team.
Earlier in the second semifinal, South Africa skipper Dane van Niekerk had opted to bowl first keeping in mind the DLS factor.
Alyssa Healey and Beth Mooney had given Australia a blitzkrieg start at the SCG on Thursday as Australia raced to 48/1 in the first powerplay.
South Africa captain's decision, as she said, was keeping in mind the DLS factor that could come into play due to the heavy rain that has engulfed Sydney.
India went all guns blazing and were good at one stage with 68 for 1 in 9 overs. But the latter half of the match saw India score only 65 runs in 66 balls.
