New Zealand Concludes T20 World Cup Campaign with Victory
The New Zealand cricket team ended their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a win. Papua New Guinea vs New Zealand in the 39th match of the World Cup. New Zealand won the match by 7 wickets. PNG’s 79-run challenge for victory was completed with the loss of 3 wickets. Kiwi scored 79 runs for 3 wickets in 12.2 overs. But PNG also brought New Zealand’s nose. But it was the Kiwis who won. This was Kiwi’s second win overall. But PNG’s victory sign remained blank.
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PNG’s Struggles and New Zealand’s Bowling Dominance
Meanwhile, before that, New Zealand won the toss and forced PNG to bat. But PNG could not even reach 80 runs. PNG’s innings ended with 78 runs in 19.4 overs. Not a single batsman from PNG could make a big innings. From New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson bowled maidens in all four overs and took 3 wickets. Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, and Tim Southee took 2 wickets each. Mitchell Santaran took 1 wicket.
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New Zealand’s Steady Chase
Kiwis got off to a disappointing start chasing 79 runs. Finn Allen was out for a zero on the second ball. After that, when the New Zealand score was 20, Rachin Ravindra returned off the field after scoring 6 runs. Devon Conway then scored 35 off 32 balls and was dismissed. Captain Kane Williamson and Darrel Mitchell both led New Zealand to victory. Both shared an unbeaten partnership of 25 runs for the fourth wicket. Kane scored 18 not out in 17 balls. Darrell Mitchell contributed 19 runs in 12 balls. Kabua Moreya took 2 wickets for PNG. So Semo Kamiya took 1 wicket.
Summary of the Match
New Zealand’s win against PNG marked their second victory in the tournament, while PNG ended their campaign without a win. This match highlighted Kiwi’s bowling strength and their ability to recover from early batting setbacks.
New Zealand Playing XI: Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult.
Papua New Guinea Playing XI: Asad Wala (captain), Tony Ura, Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Hiri Hiri, Chad Soper, Kiplin Doriga (wicketkeeper), Norman Wanua, Ale Nao, Kabua Moriah and Semo Kamiya.
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