ICC T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Video Highlights: Turning Points, Stats and more - Cricket Winner
New Zealand defeated Papua New Guinea by seven wickets in their final World Cup match, with Lockie Ferguson making history with the most economical spell in T20I history. New Zealand’s bowlers restricted PNG to 78 runs, and the Kiwis chased down the target in 12.2 overs, led by Devon Conway’s 35 runs.
| June 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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In a one-sided encounter, New Zealand sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in their final World Cup match. The game, held on June 18, 2024, showcased exceptional bowling from New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson, who made history with the most economical spell in T20 internationals. Papua New Guinea struggled against the disciplined Kiwi attack, leading to a swift chase by New Zealand.
Papua New Guinea’s batting struggles
Papua New Guinea’s innings faltered from the start, with the team being bundled out for a mere 78 runs in 19.4 overs. The top scorers for PNG were Charles Amini and Norman Vanua, who managed to score 17 off 25 balls and 14 off 13 balls, respectively. The rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure exerted by the New Zealand bowlers.
New Zealand’s bowling brilliance
New Zealand’s bowlers were in top form, led by an extraordinary spell from Lockie Ferguson. Ferguson bowled four overs and took three wickets without conceding a single run, setting a new record for the most economical spell in T20I history. Tim Southee also delivered a standout performance, claiming two wickets for just 11 runs in his four-over spell.
New Zealand’s clinical chase
In response, New Zealand chased down the modest target of 79 runs with ease, finishing at 79 for 3 in 12.2 overs. Devon Conway anchored the innings with a steady 35 off 32 balls, while Daryl Mitchell provided a quickfire 19 off 12 balls. Despite losing three wickets, the Kiwis comfortably reached the target.
Papua New Guinea’s efforts in the field bring no result
Papua New Guinea’s bowlers put up a fight, with Kabua Morea and Semo Kamea picking up wickets to slow down the chase. Morea was particularly effective, taking two wickets for four runs in his 2.2 overs, while Kamea claimed one wicket for 23 runs in his three overs. However, their efforts were insufficient to prevent New Zealand from securing the win.
See Also: T20 WC 2024, Match 39, New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea: Kiwi bowlers bundled out PNG for 78 runs
New Zealand’s seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea was marked by Lockie Ferguson’s historic bowling performance, as they concluded their World Cup campaign on a high note. The match highlighted the disparity between the two teams and demonstrated New Zealand’s dominance in the shortest format of the game.
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