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| West Indies have qualified for the Super 8s after their 13-run win over New Zealand, Image - ICC |
West Indies continued their winning streak at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, securing a resounding 13-run victory over New Zealand to pinnacle Group C and book their region within the Super 8s.
Despite New Zealand winning the toss and electing to field, the Windies posted a competitive total of 149/9 at the scoreboard way to a incredible knock of 68* from Sherfane Rutherford. Trent Boult become the pick out of the Kiwi bowlers, claiming a 3-wicket haul (3/sixteen) with a maiden over thrown in.
New Zealand's batting chase faltered early as they misplaced each Devon Conway and Finn Allen in the powerplay. Veteran batsman Kane Williamson over again failed to make a huge contribution. The middle order also crumbled with Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and James Neesham all disregarded in short succession.
Glenn Phillips supplied a glimmer of hope for the Blackcaps with a fluent forty off 33 balls, however his dismissal in conjunction with some past due heroics from Mitchell Santner (21* off 12) weren't sufficient. Santner smashed 3 sixes in the very last over, however it proved too little too overdue.
West Indies' bowling attack turned into extraordinary, with Gudakesh Motie (3/25) and Alzarri Joseph (4/19) main the charge. Joseph, recognized for his uncooked pace, picked up 4 critical wickets, whilst Akeal Hosein and Andre Russell chipped in with a wicket apiece.
This victory makes West Indies the fourth team to qualify for the Super eight, becoming a member of South Africa, Australia, and India.