Womens WT20 semis Cooper takes Windies to 143 5 against NZ

MUMBAI: West Indies Women set 144-run target for New Zealand Women in the second semi-finals of the Women’s World Twenty20 here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.New Zealand captain Suzie Bates won the toss and elected to bowl against the West Indies who managed to put on a competitive total of 143 for five in their 20 overs.All credit goes to Britney Cooper’s 48-ball 61 during which she struck five fours and two sixes.She was well supported by her captain Stafanie Taylor (25) and Deandra Dottin (20).New Zealand seamer Sophie Devine captured four wickets for 22.