New Zealand Men's team have recorded their second consecutive victory in the on-going World T20 tournament. At Dharamsala today, they beat Australia by eight runs. Chasing a target of 143, Australia could manage only 134 for nine in the stipulated 20 overs. Earlier, electing to bat, the Kiwis made 142 for 8 in the 20 overs. New Zealand had earlier defeated India in the tournament opener played in Nagpur. After setting a small target of 127, they bundled out the hosts for 79 runs. New Zealand also won their Women's World T20 encounter played at Mohali today. After setting a huge target of 178, they restricted Ireland Eves to 84 for 5 in their 20 overs. Tomorrow, India's Men's team as well as the women's side will be playing against Pakistan in the T20 tournament. Unprecedented security cover of a 3-tier vigil has been put in place for the men's T-20 India-Pakistan clash in Kolkata. The women's match between the two countries will be held at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground in New Delhi.
News On AIR | March 18, 2016 7:23 PM
World T20: New Zealand beat Australia by eight runs