Drops, disappointment and dismay - NZ's day to forget in the field
Defending champions New Zealand have a day to forget in the field in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as they drop six chances against the West Indies, with their opponents taking full advantage, as they sealed a seven-wicket win in Southampton.
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Defending champions New Zealand have a day to forget in the field in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as they drop six chances against the West Indies, with their opponents taking full advantage, as they sealed a seven-wicket win in Southampton.
A sensational 90 from Shemaine Campbelle and a four-wicket haul by Aaliyah Alleyne helped West Indies beat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Southampton on Saturday.
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