New Zealand record big win in Super Sixes

MUMBAI: New Zealand began their Super Six campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka here at the Bandra Kurla Complex on Friday.

Their seamers set the stage for a big win after Sri Lanka were put in to bat and were dismissed for 103 in 42 overs.

In four matches, this is the third time New Zealand have dismissed their opposition for a low score, after bowling South Africa out for 170 and Pakistan for 104 in their first two matches. New Zealand now have four points, after carrying forward two points from the first stage.

Opening bowlers Sian Ruck and Lea Tahuhu shared seven wickets between them and conceded merely 43 runs in their 20 overs.

Later, New Zealand completed the 104-run target in only 23 overs losing just two wickets after openers Francis Mackay and Suzie Bates provided a strong start with a 71-run stand in 15 overs

Bates, the leading run-scorer in the World Cup so far, made 37 while Mackay and Sophie Devine steered New Zealand to victory and remained not out on 39 and 29, respectively.