Few would have had New Zealand as semi-final contenders before the tournament began as they came in with 10 straight T20 defeats, but started in sensational style by thumping potential winners India in their opener.And despite a heavy defeat by relentless Australia, they have continued to dominate against Sri Lanka and Pakistan to finish the group stage with plenty of momentum. The pre-match equation was simple, with a win of any margin enough, but there appeared to be some early nerves in the batting line-up given the pressure of the situation. Pakistan will rue the dropped catches – it was a pitiful display which saw bonus chances given to Bates, Kerr, Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday. None of them capitalised enough to really rub salt into the wound, but just enough to ensure that Pakistan had to go hard early in their chase and maintain it, which proved way beyond their capabilities. Opener Muneeba Ali struck two early boundaries in her 15 before she was bowled by Lea Tahuhu,…
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