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Women’s T20 World Cup results: New Zealand keep hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland

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Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 2, Southampton

New Zealand 140-6 (20 overs): Sharp 36; Murray 2-26, Prendergast 2-26

Ireland 136-4 (20 overs): Prendergast 59, Lewis 58; M Kerr 2-23

New Zealand won by four runs

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New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.

It was a must-win encounter for both sides after losing their opening two matches and this defeat effectively ends Ireland’s hopes of progressing from the group stage.

A fine bowling display from Ireland restricted the defending champions to 140-6 from their 20 overs.

Irish skipper Gaby Lewis (58) and Orla Prendergast (59) put on a superb 110-run second-wicket partnership to give Ireland a chance of securing a first World Cup win at the 20th attempt.

Ireland fell just short – a six was required off the final ball from Suzie Bates but Louise Little could only manage a single.

“It’s hard to reflect straight away. There’s a lot of emotion. We wanted that first win so badly,” said Ireland captain Gaby Lewis.

“As a team, we did so much right. It’s hard to sum up right now.”

New Zealand were dealt a blow before the game when star all-rounder Sophie Devine starting vomiting when she arrived at the ground and was replaced by Bates.

They climb to fourth in Group 2 but may need to win their final two games and have other results go their way to progress.


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