In Cricket, New Zealand became the first semi-finalist of this year's World-T20 as they defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in their penultimate Super-10 group match at Mohali last night. New Zealand have won all of their 3 matches so far, and are sitting at the top of Group-2. Pakistan, on the other hand, have lost 2 of the 3 games and their qualification to the last-4 depends on other results.Today, India will take on Bangladesh at 7:30 PM in a must-win game at Benguluru, while in Group-1, England will meet Afghanistan at 3 PM in Delhi.In Women's World T20, South Africa will clash with Ireland in Chennai at 7:30 PM. The Indian Women's team had lost to England by 2 wickets at Dharamsala yesterday. It was their second defeat in three games.AIR correspondent reports, with an exhibition of flawless cricket, the Black Caps have showed why, from being mere underdogs, they have become serious World T20 title contenders. After failing to click against India, the Kiwi top order has now come into the groove, and New Zealand now seem to be a currently the most balanced side. Opting to bat, opener Martin Guptill's herculean 48-ball 80, which helped him become the third all-time run-scorer in T20s – first two being Brendon McCullum and Tillakaratne Dilshan – steered New Zealand to post 180 for 5. In reply, Sharjeel Khan's 47 off 25 balls gave Pakistan a desired start, but after his wicket, nothing fell in place for Shahid Afridi.Pakistan slid from 61 for no loss in 5 overs to 158 for 5 in 20. Mitchell Santner and Adam Milne bagged 2 wickets apiece. Guptill was adjudged man of the match, with Afridi saying that he intends to retire from international cricket after the tournament.
News On AIR | March 23, 2016 7:24 AM
New Zealand becomes 1st semi-finalist of this year's World-T20