Women’s T20 World Cup: Defending champions New Zealand win thriller to keep hopes alive
Defending champions New Zealand secured a narrow four-run victory against Ireland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The win keeps New Zealand's tournament hopes alive after a resilient performance from Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the standings in Group A of the T20 World Cup, effectively eliminating Ireland from contention while keeping the defending champions in the tournament.
New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs to keep World Cup hopes alive after Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr heroics see off resilient opponents; watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup exclusively live on Sky Sports
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