New Zealand W vs Zimbabwe W: Isabella Gaze's 85 not out sets the target
New Zealand W won. Isabella Gaze made 85* (54), Nensi Patel took 2 for 11.
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New Zealand W won in the 2nd T20I of Twenty20 International Women at SuperSport Park, Centurion. New Zealand W made 196 for 1 in 20 overs; Zimbabwe W replied with 86 all out in 18.3 overs. Isabella Gaze top-scored with 85* (54) at a strike rate of 157.4, and Nensi Patel returned 2 for 11.
How the innings unfolded
New Zealand W — 196 for 1 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.80 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 53 | 0 | 8.83 | 10 (10×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 111 | 0 | 11.10 | 16 (15×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 32 | 1 | 8.00 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 163 for the 1st wicket between Isabella Gaze and Amelia Kerr, from 97 balls (10.08 an over).
Zimbabwe W — 86 all out in 18.3 overs
Scored at 4.65 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 26 | 2 | 4.33 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 53 | 7 | 5.30 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 7 | 1 | 2.80 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Zimbabwe W lost 6 wickets for 25 runs, from 61 to 86.
The largest stand was 21 for the 3rd wicket between Beloved Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu, from 24 balls (5.25 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Gaze | New Zealand W | 85* | 54 | 157.4 | 13 | 0 |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand W | 82 | 52 | 157.7 | 13 | 1 |
| Izzy Sharp | New Zealand W | 22* | 14 | 157.1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chiedza Dhururu | Zimbabwe W | 20 | 13 | 153.8 | 3 | 0 |
| Kelis Ndhlovu | Zimbabwe W | 19 | 29 | 65.5 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nensi Patel | New Zealand W | 4 | 2 for 11 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand W | 3.3 | 2 for 17 | 4.86 | 0 |
| Kayley Knight | New Zealand W | 4 | 2 for 25 | 6.25 | 0 |
| Rosemary Mair | New Zealand W | 3 | 1 for 8 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand W | 1 | 1 for 8 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 163 (97 balls) for New Zealand W's 1st wicket — Isabella Gaze and Amelia Kerr
- 33 (23 balls) for New Zealand W's 2nd wicket — Izzy Sharp and Isabella Gaze, unbroken
- 21 (24 balls) for Zimbabwe W's 3rd wicket — Beloved Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.