Thrilling Finish: Aliya Riaz Clinches Super Over Victory for Pakistan Women against New Zealand Women in 3rd OD

The third ODI  between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women resulted in a tie, resolved through a gripping one-over eliminator that saw Pakistan Women emerge triumphant.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, New Zealand Women set a competitive score of 248/8. Amelia Kerr's standout performance led the charge with the highest runs for her team, while Lea Tahuhu showcased brilliance, claiming the most wickets.

Despite Pakistan Women's valiant efforts in the second innings, scoring 244/9, they narrowly missed the target. Amelia Kerr continued her stellar form as the top scorer, with Lea Tahuhu persisting as the leading wicket-taker.

In a nerve-wracking finish, Pakistan Women's resilience shone through, securing a thrilling victory in this closely fought encounter.

Match Summary

New Zealand Women 251/8 (50 ov) & 8/2 (0.5 ov)

Pakistan Women 251/9 (50 ov) & 11/0 (1 ov)

New Zealand Women tied with Pakistan Women (Pakistan Women win Super Over by 3 runs)

SCORECARD  

 

 Match Stats

New Zealand Women Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Izzy Gaze - 7.5 ov), 2-43 (Suzie Bates - 14.3 ov), 3-99 (Sophie Devine - 23.2 ov), 4-169 (Amelia Kerr - 37.2 ov), 5-177 (Georgia Plimmer - 38.6 ov), 6-198 (Hannah Rowe - 43.4 ov), 7-238 (Jess Kerr - 48.4 ov), 8-249 (Lea Tahuhu - 49.5 ov)

Pakistan Women Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Muneeba Ali - 5.2 ov), 2-37 (Sidra Ameen - 7.4 ov), 3-138 (Aliya Riaz - 32.1 ov), 4-173 (Bismah Maroof - 38.5 ov), 5-197 (Sana Fatima - 41.6 ov), 6-228 (Natalia Pervaiz - 46.4 ov), 7-236 (Umme Hani - 47.6 ov), 8-243 (Nashra Sandhu - 48.4 ov), 9-244 (Sadia Iqbal - 48.6 ov)

 

Playing XI

New Zealand Women:

• Suzie Bates
• Izzy Gaze(WK)
• Amelia Kerr
• Sophie Devine(C)
• Maddy Green
• Georgia Plimmer
• Hannah Rowe
• Lea Tahuhu
• Jess Kerr
• Molly Penfold
• Fran Jonas

Pakistan Women: 

• Muneeba Ali
• Sidra Ameen
• Bismah Maroof
• Aliya Riaz
• Natalia Pervaiz
• Sana Fatima(C)
• Najiha Alvi(WK)
• Umme Hani
• Nashra Sandhu
• Ghulam Fatima
• Sadia Iqbal

 

Match Details:

Date: Monday, December 18, 2023 01:00

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Toss: New Zealand Women elected to bat