Girls’s T20 World Cup, Group 2, Bristol
Scotland 131-7 (20 overs): Carter 72* (52); Kerr 3-17
New Zealand 132-4 (18.2 overs): Sharp 62 (43), Halliday 41* (38)
New Zealand gained by six wickets
Defending champions New Zealand eradicated Scotland and saved their hopes of a T20 Girls’s World Cup semi-final place alive with a powerful show in Bristol.
The White Ferns appeared in management on the midway level as Scotland struggled to simply 131-7.
Scotland have been as soon as once more indebted to 21-year-old Darcey Carter, who has been one of many breakout stars of this match, for holding their innings collectively.
The opening batter, who additionally hit a half-century in opposition to West Indies, struck an unbeaten 72 off 52 balls that included eight fours and one six.
Sarah Bryce was the one different Scotland batter to supply any actual help with 25 off 22 balls.
Each New Zealand openers fell to catches at mid-on off the bowling of Kathryn Bryce and when Sophie Devine was bowled by Rachel Slater, they slipped to 26-3.
Nonetheless, with Scotland sensing an upset, Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday mixed to regular New Zealand nerves and slowly wrestle again management.
Sharp accelerated after reaching her half-century – lofting Slater for a straight six – earlier than being bowled along with her aspect one most from victory.
Maddy Inexperienced reverse-swept a 4 off the primary ball she confronted and a leg-bye secured a six-wicket win with 10 balls to spare.
New Zealand’s remaining recreation is in opposition to hosts England on 27 June (18:30 BST). They need to win and hope different outcomes go their approach in an effort to progress to the semi-finals.
