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West Indies Beat New Zealand by 13 Runs to Qualify for Super 8 in T20 World Cup 2024

Jun 13, 2024, 04:15 AM

West Indies defeated New Zealand by 13 runs in a thrilling Group C encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024, held in Trinidad. Batting first, West Indies posted a total of 149/9, largely thanks to Sherfane Rutherford's unbeaten 68 off 39 balls. Rutherford's innings included 37 runs in the last two overs, rescuing his team from a precarious position of 22/4. In response, New Zealand managed 136/9, falling short by 13 runs. This victory secured West Indies a spot in the Super 8 stage, while New Zealand faced the brink of elimination. Rutherford was named Player of the Match for his match-winning performance.