# Cricket: New Zealand convincingly beat Bangladesh in their Women’s Cricket World Cup encounter yesterday, clinching a crucial 100-run victory in Guwahati, India. The White Ferns posted 227 for 9 in their 50 overs, driven by half-centuries from Brooke Halliday on 69 and captain Sophie Devine on 63. Their bowlers were then clinical, dismantling the opposition to restrict Bangladesh to just 127 all out. The win moves New Zealand from 6th to 5th position on the points log. Australia are still leading with 5 points followed by India, England and South Africa, on four.
Cricket: White Ferns secure commanding 100-run victory over Bangladesh in Women’s World Cup