Women T20 World Cup 2024: Indian team eliminated after NZ beat Pakistan to enter semifinals

Women T20 World Cup: Team India were eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup after New Zealand scripted a commanding 54-run victory over Pakistan. The New Zealand team reached the semifinals for the first time since the 2016 edition.

India's only chance to make it to the semifinals was depended on a Pakistan win with an inferior Net Run-rate compared to theirs.

New Zealand vs Pakistan match highlights

Pakistan were very much in the game after restricting New Zealand to a meagre 110 for six in 20 overs. However, Pakistan's batting crumbled badly as they were shot out for 56 in just 11.4 overs as White Ferns entered the semifinals with three wins from four games in Group A. None of the Pakistan players could make an impact during the game. Openers Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz scored 15 off 11 balls and 0 respectively. Apart from Muneeba, only Fatima Sana managed to score little runs at 21 off 23 balls.

India to play 3-match ODI series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the schedule of Indian women's team's home series of three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting from October 24 onwards.

BCCI's issued statement on Monday said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday announced the fixtures for Team India's (Senior Women) upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The series to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is a part of the ICC Women's Championship."

All the matches will be played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, with first match taking place on October 24. It will be followed by two fixtures on October 27 and October 29. All the matches will take place on 1:30 PM IST.

(With inputs from agencies)