West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer, left, is congratulated by New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson, right, following their men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
West Indies Vs New Zealand: Windies March Into Super 8s At T20 World Cup - In Pics
An inspired West Indies prevailed over New Zealand by 13 runs in their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash at the Brian Lara Academy in Trinidad on Thursday (June 13). The Alzarri Joseph-led Windies bowling attack restricted the Kiwis to 136 for nine in 20 overs, in response to their 150-run target. Sherfane Rutherford was the star with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 68 runs off 39 balls to lift the co-hosts out of trouble. With the victory, Rovman Powell's team has confirmed its passage to the Super 8s. New Zealand, on the other hand, are on the verge of an early exit and need a miracle to qualify.
Romario Shepherd bowls against New Zealand | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' Romario Shepherd bowls during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Rovman Powell celebrates after taking a catch | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' captain Rovman Powell celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Glenn Phillips bats against West Indies | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
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New Zealand's Finn Allen bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Sherfane Rutherford celebrates after scoring 50 runs | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford reacts after scoring 50 runs during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Sherfane Rutherford bats against New Zealand | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Romario Shepherd bats against New Zealand | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' Romario Shepherd bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Akeal Hosein bats against New Zealand | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
West Indies' Akeal Hosein bats during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Lockie Ferguson bowls against West Indies | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson bowls during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
New Zealand players celebrate Johnson Charles wicket | Photo: AP/Ramon Espinosa
New Zealand players celebrate the dismissal of West Indies' Johnson Charles during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
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