Pakistan vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: New Zealand defeats Pakistan in final Group A match; India fails to qualify for the semi-finals

New Zealand bounced back from a heavy defeat to Australia with a decisive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka to keep their hopes of a semi-final place alive. Meanwhile, Pakistan started strongly with a win over Sri Lanka but suffered back-to-back defeats against India and Australia, putting them in a compelling situation to win.

Australia's victory over India has simplified the equation: a win against Pakistan will ensure New Zealand a place in the semi-finals. With Georgia Plimmer back in form and Amelia Kerr playing with both bat and ball, the Kiwis will be confident despite some recent setbacks. Pakistan, on the other hand, will welcome the return of captain Fatima Sana, who has returned to the team after a personal defeat, although they will miss key player Diana Baig due to injury.

Will New Zealand's six-bowling options help them get past Pakistan? Or can Pakistan come together under the leadership of Fatima Sana to stay in the race?

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Squad:

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.

Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali (wk), Aliya Riaz, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan , Najiha Alvi.