BANGI – Emma McLeod scored a half-century and her opening partner Kate Irwin added 46 as New Zealand Under-19 Women strolled to a comfortable 79-run win over West Indies Under-19 Women in their warmup match at the UKM-YSD Cricket Oval in Malaysia on Wednesday.
McLeod struck 50 from 42 balls, while Irwin hit 46 from 41 balls, and they were the mainstay of New Zealand’s 151 for two from their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Neither batsman was dismissed as they both retired out; McLeod when the score was 89 and Irwin with the score on 115.
Eve Wolland (22 not out) and Anika Todd (20 not out) then batted through the remainder of the innings with little alarm.
The West Indies’ run chase was derailed within the first 10 overs as they slumped to 31 for five before being eventually dismissed for 72.
Only three West Indians got into double figures with Brianna Harricharan topscoring with 16, Kenika Cassar hitting an unbeaten 13 and Asabi Callender scoring 10.
Todd was the best New Zealand bowler with two wickets for three runs.
Scores
NEW ZEALAND Under-19s 151-2 in 20 overs (Emma McLeod 50 retired out, Kate Irwin 46 retired out, Eve Wolland 22 not out, Anika Todd 20 not out).
WEST INDIES Under-19s 72 in 18.5 overs (Brianna Harricharan 16, Kenika Cassar 13 not out, Asabi Callender 10; Anika Todd 2-3).
New Zealand Under-19 Women won by 79 runs.
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