Updated On: 20 February, 2023 10:36 AM IST | Paarl | PTI
Riding on fine half-centuries from opener Suzie Bates (56) and Amelia Kerr (66), New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 102 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup to spice up the semifinal qualification scenario in Group A

New Zealand`s Suzie Bates catches the ball dismissing Sri Lanka`s Vishmi Gunarathne (not seen) during the Group A T20 women`s World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on February 19, 2023. (Pic Courtesy: AFP)
Riding on fine half-centuries from opener Suzie Bates (56) and Amelia Kerr (66), New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by 102 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup to spice up the semifinal qualification scenario in Group A.
The pair combined for a second-wicket partnership of 110, the White Ferns' third-highest ever at the tournament, to take the side to 162 for three before dismissing Sri Lanka for 60 in 15.5 overs on Sunday.