New Zealand began warming up for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in style with a thumping eight-wicket win over South Africa in Dubai on Sunday (September 29). The Black Ferns chased down a measly 93-run target in 14.2 overs, getting there while losing just their openers Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr. Catch the cricket scores and play-by-play updates from the NZ-W vs RSA-W match, right here. (More Cricket News)
Kerr earlier joined forces with Leigh Kasperek to scythe through the Proteas batting order. The duo snared three wickets apiece to dismiss the South Africans for 92 runs in 20 overs.
This was the first of two pre-tournament matches that both sides play, before the showpiece event kicks off.
Earlier, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and decided to field first against South Africa.
Teams
New Zealand Women (Batting XI,Fielding XI): Sophie Devine(c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Isabella Gaze(w), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe.
South Africa Women (Batting XI,Fielding XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta(w), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon.
In the World Cup proper, New Zealand are placed in Group A and kick off their campaign against India on October 4 evening. South Africa are in Group B and start with a face-off against West Indies on the afternoon of October 4.
