New Zealand perform on expected lines and secure a dominant seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in their final group stage encounter. With the win their disappointing campaign comes to an end. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first. Papua New Guinea didn't get off to a good start and were two down for only 14 runs on board. After a short partnership between Charles Amini and Sese Bau, PNG suffered a collapse once again and were bowled out for 78. Lockie Ferguson was the star of the Kiwi bowlers with figures of 4-0-0-3. He bowled four maidens and picked four wickets registering a record. Chasing it, New Zealand lost Finn Allen in the first ball. But they didn't let go off the control and despite losing three wickets, Kiwis went over the finishing line in just 12.2 overs. Get the New Zealand National Cricket Team vs PNG National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here. New Zealand will look for a major overhaul in their squad ahead of the next mega event. Lockie Ferguson Bowls Most Economical Spell in T20 World Cup History, Takes Three Wickets While Conceding No Run in NZ vs PNG T20 World Cup 2024 Match (Watch Video).
New Zealand Defeat Papua New Guinea By Seven Wickets
A dominant victory for the Kiwis 🇳🇿
A magnificent spell from Lockie Ferguson helps New Zealand end their #T20WorldCup 2024 on a winning note 🙌#NZvPNG | 📝: https://t.co/t7pj9GPggQ pic.twitter.com/Gnfuv8FZNd
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