With the help of disciplined performance by the bowlers on a humid pitch, the New Zealand team entered the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan by 54 runs in a one-sided league match of Group A. On the other hand, Harmanpreet Kaur's team's campaign ended on a disappointing note as India were dismissed.
Australia has already qualified for the last-4 by winning all four matches in Group A. In response to New Zealand's 110 runs for six wickets, Pakistan team was out for just 56 runs in 11.4 overs. Emilia Carr got three wickets and Aiden Carson got two wickets. Suzie Bates scored the highest 28 runs in New Zealand's innings.