The White Ferns boosted their semi-final hopes with a win over Sri Lanka.
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr plays a shot as Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani looks on during the Group A T20 women's World Cup cricket match.PAARL - New Zealand will be firmly focused on the Momentum Proteas’ clash with Bangladesh on Tuesday.New Zealand won the toss and opted to take to the crease first in Paarl.Bates starred with 56 runs as Kerr hit an impressive 48-ball 66.
In reply, the target of 163 for victory was too big an ask for Sri Lanka, who crumbled below the 100-run mark. Kerr and Lea Tahuhu took two wickets each as Sri Lanka managed only 60-all-out in just 15.5 overs, to lose by 102 runs. The New Zealand Women’s team will need a favour from Bangladesh to reach the semis when they play South Africa tomorrow, with the Proteas looking more likely to advance.
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