WI vs NZ | Rutherford's power-hitting brilliance and Alzarri’ s four-fer cruise West Indies into Super 8s
West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs in their Group C clash in Trinidad. Sherfane Rutherford's blistering 68 off 39 balls propelled West Indies to 149/9 in 20 overs whereas the Kiwi batters faltered in their chase, failing to build substantial partnerships, which dashed their hopes of Super 8.
In reply, New Zealand started decently with Finn Allen and Devon Conway reaching 12/0 after two overs. However, Akeal Hosein continued his impressive form from the previous game by dismissing Conway in the third over. The Kiwis' innings faltered further as they lost Allen, Kane Williamson, and Rachin Ravindra quickly, reducing them to 55/4 by the ninth over. Gudakesh Motie continued to trouble the batsmen, claiming three wickets including the dismissal of Daryl Mitchell in the 11th over, leaving New Zealand struggling at 63/5. The middle-order partnerships eluded the visitors, and despite efforts from Mitchell Santner and Trent Boult, New Zealand only managed to score 85/5 by the 15th over. Alzarri Joseph's strikes removed James Neesham, Glenn Philips, and Tim Southee, further dampening New Zealand's batting as they were reduced to 108/8 by the 18th over. With 42 runs required from the last two overs, hopes rested on Mitchell Santner and Trent Boult to steer New Zealand towards victory. However, Andre Russell dismissed Boult in the 19th over, tilting the match in favour of West Indies. Requiring an improbable 33 runs from the final over, New Zealand's chances dwindled with Lockie Ferguson, the last batsman, at the crease. Ultimately, New Zealand could only manage 136/9 runs in their 20 overs. With a 13-run victory, West Indies secured qualification for the Super 8 stage.
Big win for Winides!
WEST INDIES HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SUPER 8 🏆
— Kajal (@Kajal89) June 13, 2024
NZ ALMOST OUT OF THE WC 🙏 #T20WC #T20WC24 #WIvsNZ pic.twitter.com/gHTRiS11Lh
What a match!
West Indies won the match against New Zealand 🔥 #NZvsWI match
— Amit Kumar (@AmitKum47022568) June 13, 2024
Brilliant win!
West Indies won.
— M (@Cricket_fan2602) June 13, 2024
Hahahah! LOL! 🤣🤣🤣
Mitchell nd Santner in End overs 😭🙏🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭 12th Man of WI pic.twitter.com/N8KKyG1bCy
— . (@DineshhhX) June 13, 2024
He came outta no where!
Santner mc where were your hits when Phillips was batting?
— Prabhakar (@GeniusPrabhakar) June 13, 2024
Mc had put pressure and then made Phillips play unnecessary shot.
May be!
Santner Hitting Sixes...
— Shreya Siky (@shreya_siky) June 13, 2024
But 10 players couldn't...
New chokers in the house
(after SA)
That's IPL for you!
People like sherfane Rutherford, Phillips, santner get benched in ipl 😭
— Rohit365864 (@Rohit456393) June 13, 2024
Big performers of the day!
Today's performers:
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) June 13, 2024
Rutherford: benched in KKR
Philips: benched in SRH
Santner: benched in CSK
Greatest T20 league for a reason 🔥
Thala for a reason!
Santner playing a Dhoni like innings 😂
— Swiftyrabbit_ (@Swiftyrabbit_) June 13, 2024
He took it very close!
21 runs needed in 4 balls
— Astrid Fernandes (@Astrid_Ferns_07) June 13, 2024
VS
Santner batting in the final over 6,6,0,6,0,0
IT'S THE HOPE THAT KILLS😔
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