Sharp and Halliday lead New Zealand's chase against Scotland
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
New Zealand is currently chasing a target of 132 runs against Scotland in a critical match this summer. After losing three early wickets, New Zealand's Charlotte Sharp and Suzie Halliday formed a solid partnership, adding 101 runs to stabilize the innings. Scotland had earlier posted a total of 131 runs, primarily due to tight bowling from Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine. The outcome of this match will significantly impact New Zealand's hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
- •New Zealand is chasing 132 runs to win against Scotland.
- •New Zealand was 26 for 3 early in the innings.
- •Charlotte Sharp and Suzie Halliday added 101 runs together.
- •Scotland set a target of 131 runs.
- •Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine were key bowlers for Scotland.
- 1:17 PMESPNcricinfo — Sharp, Halliday blunt Scotland to keep NZ's semi-final hopes alive
"NZ were 26 for 3 after Melie Kerr and Devine restricted Scotland to 131, but the two batters then added 101
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