A brilliant all-round performance from Kate Pulford helped New Zealand take a step closer to the ICC Women’s World Cup Final.Two wickets and a sparkling 71 from 88 balls helped her side to a five-wicket win over India with 14 balls to spare and the Player of the Match Award.
Earlier half centuries from Reema Malhotra (59) and Anjum Chopra (52) rescued India’s innings as it posted a total of 207 all out of 49.4 overs.
Having been 83-4 and 126-6 this represented a solid recovery, in a keenly contested battle between two of the event favourites.
Sophie Devine and Kate Pulford both took two wickets, but Reema Malhotra’s powerful hitting transformed the innings as she struck eight boundaries in her 53-ball innings.
Pulford (71) and Tiffen (28) provided a solid opening partnership of 78, before Pulford finally fell when the score was 109.
A regular fall of wickets provided India with hope, but an excellent innings from Suzie Bates (47 not out) and Aimee Mason (23 off 16 balls) helped it comfortably reach its target.
New Zealand now faces Pakistan on Thursday knowing a win will guarantee its place in the ICC Women's World Cup Final.
ICC Women's World Cup 2009 News -Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:30:00 AM
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