NZW vs BANW: Courtesy of an excellent batting display by the New Zealand batters, the Kiwis posted 189/3 in 20 overs in the 12th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Suzie Bates remained unbeaten after thrashing Bangladesh at a strike rate of 132.79 in 61 balls. 

Opening the innings, New Zealand were off to an explosive start as Bernadine Bezuidenhout and Suzie Bates added 77 runs for the first wicket in just 8.4 overs. Bernadine was dismissed after scoring 44 runs in just 26 balls with 5 fours. 

While Amelia Kerr (16) and Sophie Devine (0) were dismissed early, Maddy Green came out with all guns blazing, remaining unbeaten on 44 runs in 20 balls with 7 fours. Maddy and Bates etched an unbroken partnership of 82 runs in just 42 balls for the 4th wicket, taking New Zealand to 189/3 in a virtual eliminator Group stage match. 

For Bangladesh, Fahima Khatun picked up 2 wickets while Shorna Akter managed 1 wicket. 

Earlier, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss & opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the 12th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. This match is being played at Newlands, Cape Town.

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