Windies in final with thrilling win against New Zealand

MUMBAI: New Zealand Women’s late collapse gave West Indies Women a thrilling six-run victory to enter into the final of the Women’s World Twenty20 here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Thus, New Zealand’s both teams, men’s and women’s, lost the semi-finals in their respective T20 tournaments.Chasing 144, New Zealand could make 137 for eight after losing five wickets within the last four overs.Sara McGlashan top-scored with 38, followed by Amy Satterthwaite (24) and Sophie Devine (22).However, it was West Indies Women captain Stafanie Taylor who turned the tables on their opponents with her off-break bowling skill, claiming three wickets in her last two overs to finish with three for 26.Earlier, West Indies managed to put on a competitive total of 143 for five, thanks to Britney Cooper’s brilliant 61. Her 48-ball innings was laced with five fours and two sixes.She was well supported by Stafanie Taylor (25) and Deandra Dottin (20).New Zealand seamer Sophie Devine captured four wickets for 22.”’