Twitter reaction: India miss out on semi-final berth as New Zealand knocks Pakistan out of 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup

India‘s trip in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 it came to a bitter end as the team was eliminated from the group stage for the first time in eight years. Harmanpreet KaurThe team, considered one of the favourites, suffered a nine-run defeat Australia. The fate of India was closed there New Zealand scored a crucial victory of 54 runs Pakistan in their final group game on Monday (October 14), they secured a place in the semi-finals and knocked India out of the tournament.

New Zealand’s victory over Pakistan sealed India’s elimination

New Zealand’s win over Pakistan was a crucial moment that ended India’s World Cup campaign. In their last group stage match, New Zealand scored 111 runs at the Dubai International Stadium, giving Pakistan a tough chase. The White Ferns bowlers, led by Amelia Kerrthey showed a very good performance to bowl out Pakistan for just 56 runs. Kerr’s three-wicket haul, combined with a strong bowling attack by New Zealand, ended Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the semi-finals. Pakistan had little chance of a breakthrough, needing to chase down the target in just 10.4 overs, but New Zealand’s brilliant bowling ensured their victory, knocking Pakistan and India out of the competition.

A tough end to India’s campaign in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup

India’s elimination marked their first exit from the T20 World Cup since they finished in the group stage in 2012, 2014, and 2016. The team managed to win twice in four matches but failed to capitalize on the important moments, especially when they were chasing New Zealand and Australia. Despite being one of the pre-tournament favourites, India have struggled under pressure, raising concerns about their preparation and performance in high-profile matches.

After the loss to Australia, India’s hopes hinged on Pakistan defeating New Zealand for a three-match tie in Group A, where India’s superior net run rate (NRR) would earn them a place in the semi-finals. However, with New Zealand’s comprehensive victory over Pakistan, both India and Pakistan were eliminated, marking a disappointing end to India’s promising campaign.

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Here’s how Twitter responded:

Despite their (expected) defeat at the hands of Australia, New Zealand managed to qualify for the semi-finals. India will be kicking themselves for a bad opening day.

— Debayan Sen (देबायन) (@debayansen) October 14, 2024

Disappointing performance by Pakistan 🇵🇰 women’s cricket team
India 🇮🇳 and Pakistan 🇵🇰 are out of the semifinals. NZL are in the semi-finals now. Pakistan women all out 56 chasing 111#T20WorldCup

– Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) October 14, 2024

New Zealand are through to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan has also lost heavily and is taking India with it, without a fight. #T20WorldCup #PAKvNZ

— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻‍💻 (@lav_narayanan) October 14, 2024

It is legal. India outside. Correct result. After losing to NZ playing poor cricket and then losing to Aus, India didn’t deserve to qualify.

Time to examine yourself and rebuild. Accept that we were not at the level of taking that first step. @RevSportzGlobal #T20WomensWorldCup

– Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 14, 2024

Pakistan and India have both been eliminated from the 2024 T20 World Cup.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) October 14, 2024

India and Pakistan Knocked Out of 2024 T20 Women’s World Cup in Group Stage.

– Tayyab Khan (@TayyabKhanARY) October 14, 2024

This has been a breathless gameplay. Something or the other has always happened and now, it seems only a matter of time before Pakistan is officially abolished. Which means that it is now between India and New Zealand the final destination. If NZ win, they’re done. If…

— Hussnain (@X_Quz_Me_Sir) October 14, 2024

New Zealand beat Pakistan and entered the semi-finals, at the expense of India.

This is the first time that India is out of the group stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup after 2016.

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) October 14, 2024

Fatima Sana should be really proud of herself and this team. Of course it wasn’t their day on the field but this team will go a long way soon. Fatima will be there to lead her team one day. Things will turn around. Protect him and the team at all costs.

– Krithika (@kritika0808) October 14, 2024

The best thing that could have happened to the Indian team after last night was this finish. Actually I didn’t need our version of ‘Qudrat ka Nizam’ which hides the cracks.

Take it on your chin and get better.

– Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 14, 2024

Before the next tournament, if BCCI can find out how the bowlers choose the most important match (Asia cup final, NZ match) to exploit , it will work. They will do well in all other games, they will only beat the pants in the main one.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) October 14, 2024

The best bowling game from New Zealand 🙌🏏#women #cricket #PAKvNZ #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter #Women’s cricket pic.twitter.com/Gv2pr8drfj

– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 14, 2024

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