West Indies compiled 149-9 to beat New Zealand by 13 runs after Rutherford rescued the co-hosts with a blazing 68 not out
West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs at the men's T20 World Cup to reach the Super Eights and all but eliminate the Black Caps.West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs at the men's T20 World Cup to reach the Super Eights and all but eliminate the Black Caps.after falling 13 runs short of West Indies’ target at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba.
West Indies were nine down for 112 when Joseph was bowled by veteran pacer Trent Boult with the fifth ball of the 18th over, but Rutherford took charge of the last two overs to blast 37 crucial runs. The left-hander reached his highest T20I score with a boundary off the last ball of the innings, to finish on 68 not out from 39 deliveries with six sixes and two fours.
“It was a very tough surface to bat on. My plan was to bat deep, I was telling the bowlers that even if we just get singles, it all adds up. 149 is a brilliant score on this wicket.” Glenn Phillips helped keep New Zealand’s hopes alive but once the all-rounder fell with 41 runs still to get from 14 deliveries the result was all but assured. A late cameo from spinner Mitch Santner, with three sixes in his 21 not out, lifted New Zealand to 136-9.Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week’s action“The quality of Sherfane’s innings was high,” New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said.
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