New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd ODI: Bates, Green clinch 1 wicket win for NZ

New Zealand Women secured a narrow victory by just 1 wicket with 7 balls to spare in a match against Pakistan Women.

Match Summary

New Zealand Women 221/9 (48.5 ov)

Pakistan Women 220/10 (50 ov)

New Zealand Women won by 1 wickets

SCORECARD

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, New Zealand restricted Pakistan Women to a total of 217/9 in their innings, with Fatima Sana emerging as the top run-scorer. Ghulam Fatima showcased her bowling prowess by taking the most wickets.

In the second innings, New Zealand Women successfully chased down the target, reaching a score of 219/9. Fatima Sana once again exhibited her batting skills as the highest run-scorer. Ghulam Fatima continued her impressive performance, leading the wicket-taking column for New Zealand Women.

 Match Stats

Pakistan Women Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Muneeba Ali - 0.1 ov), 2-15 (Sidra Ameen - 5.4 ov), 3-32 (Bismah Maroof - 10.6 ov), 4-35 (Aliya Riaz - 11.6 ov), 5-125 (Natalia Pervaiz - 34.2 ov), 6-190 (Najiha Alvi - 46.1 ov), 7-190 (Umme Hani - 46.3 ov), 8-199 (Nashra Sandhu - 47.3 ov), 9-214 (Sadia Iqbal - 49.2 ov), 10-220 (Ghulam Fatima - 49.6 ov)

New Zealand Women Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Amelia Kerr - 0.5 ov), 2-13 (Sophie Devine - 2.4 ov), 3-155 (Suzie Bates - 31.5 ov), 4-172 (Maddy Green - 35.4 ov), 5-178 (Izzy Gaze - 37.1 ov), 6-182 (Hannah Rowe - 39.3 ov), 7-184 (Georgia Plimmer - 40.4 ov), 8-198 (Bernadine Bezuidenhout - 41.6 ov), 9-208 (Molly Penfold - 45.4 ov)

Playing XI

New Zealand Women: 

• Suzie Bates
• Bernadine Bezuidenhout
• Amelia Kerr
• Sophie Devine(C)
• Maddy Green
• Georgia Plimmer
• Izzy Gaze(WK)
• Hannah Rowe
• Lea Tahuhu
• Molly Penfold
• Fran Jonas

Pakistan Women:

• Sidra Ameen
• Muneeba Ali
• Bismah Maroof
• Aliya Riaz
• Natalia Pervaiz
• Sana Fatima(C)
• Najiha Alvi(WK)
• Umme Hani
• Nashra Sandhu
• Ghulam Fatima
• Sadia Iqbal

Match Details

Date: Friday, December 15, 2023 01:00

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Toss: New Zealand Women elected to bowl