West Indies, co-hosts of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024, emerged victorious in opposition to New Zealand by a slim margin of 13 runs in a riveting conflict on the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba on Wednesday, June 12.
Sherfane Rutherford guides West Indies to a aggressive whole
Opting to bat first after dropping the toss, West Indies obtained off to a shaky begin, dropping their high order cheaply. Nevertheless, a stellar efficiency from Sherfane Rutherford (68 not out off 39) revived the innings. He smashed 6 mighty sixes and a pair of fours, single-handedly propelling the Windies to a decent whole of 149/9 of their 20 overs.
Trent Boult led the Kiwi bowling assault with three wickets for 16 runs.
New Zealand falters in chase regardless of Glenn Phillips’ heroics
Chasing a modest goal, New Zealand struggled to seek out momentum from the beginning. Their high order crumbled, with solely Finn Allen (26 off 23) and Glenn Phillips (40 off 23) displaying some resistance. Phillips, with 3 fours and a pair of sixes, tried his greatest to revive the chase, however the West Indies bowling assault proved too robust. Wickets fell at common intervals, and the Blackcaps ultimately fell brief by 13 runs, ending at 136/9.
The West Indian bowling assault shared the spoils successfully. Alzarri Joseph was the choose of the bowlers, claiming 4 essential wickets for simply 19 runs in his 4 overs. Gudakesh Motie additionally impressed, bagging three wickets for 25 runs.
Participant of the Match
For his match-winning knock, Sherfane Rutherford was named the Participant of the Match. His power-hitting show proved to be the spine of the West Indies’ victory.
With this win, West Indies have secured a Tremendous 8 qualification, whereas New Zealand are all however of the event.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
FIGHT! FIGHT! THEN FIGHT SOME MORE!😤
WI WIN!💪🏾 #WIREADY #T20WorldCup #WIvNZ pic.twitter.com/g11b4m7u3j
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 13, 2024
WEST INDIES QUALIFIED INTO THE SUPER 8…!!!! 🏆
– The Comeback of T20 Giants. pic.twitter.com/EW1mrWt4TB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 13, 2024
Feeling unhappy for New Zealand.
NZ are out of cricket worldcup 2024 nearly #T20worldcup #WIvNZ #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/HaHzH3uSXQ— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s) June 13, 2024
New Zealand are all however out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. 🏆
– A heartbreaking event for Kane Williamson and his boys. pic.twitter.com/J1XFDLvtqr
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 13, 2024
WI defeated New Zealand within the group C. With this defeat NZ is out from the WC. #WIvNZ #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/r1B8uVaDYS
— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) June 13, 2024
Sherfane Rutherford guides West Indies to a preventing whole
Scorecard: https://t.co/y4nWCgzVEg#WIvNZ #T20WorldCup #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/FwLkeURwWB
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 13, 2024
Wicket wanted ➡ Name Motie! 🤌 pic.twitter.com/nI55I69vgp
— Barbados Royals (@BarbadosRoyals) June 13, 2024
New Zealand Out Of #T20worldcup #WIvNZ #WIvsNZ pic.twitter.com/sHFHwqHODq
— Yorker Cricket (@piyushson17) June 13, 2024
Two minutes of silence for many who thought simple Win for NZ and skipped match………….🤭🤭🤭#WIvNZ
WEST INDIES ARE BACK!!💪🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/gkUXfxgkTE— Prabisha Panta (@prabisha_) June 13, 2024
New Zealand and Williamson staff is struggling massive time in opposition to West Indies. Do not suppose in order that they will qualify for Tremendous 8.#WIvNZ #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/CYndBYvZeE
— Ok H A N (@Khaannnn56) June 13, 2024
Alzari Joseph obtained a BIG WICKET of FINN ALLEN! #WIvNZ #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/6GFhuwYZOC
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) June 13, 2024
trent boult’s artwork pic.twitter.com/N5KVh4hY8G
— Sritama (@cricketpun_duh) June 13, 2024
West Indies was 22/4 then comes Sherfane Rutherford and took the cost with 68*(39) @ 174.36 🤯
Man of the Match of the Sport 🎯 pic.twitter.com/WP1eblfG0N
— Aditya (@Hurricanrana_27) June 13, 2024
