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.