Cooper, Taylor shine in tight win

New Zealand v West Indies, Women's World T20, semi-final, Mumbai
Morna Nielsen backed Suzie Bates' decision to field by removing Hayley Matthews early© Getty Images/ICC
© Getty Images/ICCMorna Nielsen backed Suzie Bates' decision to field by removing Hayley Matthews early
But Stafanie Taylor, the West Indies captain, steadied the ship with 25 off 26 balls to begin the recovery© Getty Images/ICC
© Getty Images/ICCBut Stafanie Taylor, the West Indies captain, steadied the ship with 25 off 26 balls to begin the recovery
Taylor, however, played second fiddle to Britney Cooper, who dominated the second-wicket stand of 60© AFP
© AFPTaylor, however, played second fiddle to Britney Cooper, who dominated the second-wicket stand of 60
Deandra Dottin continued the good work after Taylor's dismissal, and added 44 more for the third wicket with Cooper© Getty Images/ICC
© Getty Images/ICCDeandra Dottin continued the good work after Taylor's dismissal, and added 44 more for the third wicket with Cooper
Cooper was eventually dismissed for 61 in a 48-ball knock that contained five fours and two sixes© AFP
© AFPCooper was eventually dismissed for 61 in a 48-ball knock that contained five fours and two sixes
Sophie Devine scythed through the West Indies middle order, finishing with figures of 4 for 22© Getty Images/ICC
© Getty Images/ICCSophie Devine scythed through the West Indies middle order, finishing with figures of 4 for 22
But Merissa Aguilleira provided the impetus towards the end with a quick 15 to boost the total to 143 for 6© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesBut Merissa Aguilleira provided the impetus towards the end with a quick 15 to boost the total to 143 for 6
In the chase, West Indies struck early, removing Rachel Priest for 6© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesIn the chase, West Indies struck early, removing Rachel Priest for 6
Devine continued her good work with the ball by chipping in with a 14-ball 22, but successive wickets reduced New Zealand to 49 for 3© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesDevine continued her good work with the ball by chipping in with a 14-ball 22, but successive wickets reduced New Zealand to 49 for 3
Amy Satterthwaite helped stabilise the chase, and scored 24 in a fourth-wicket stand of 59© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesAmy Satterthwaite helped stabilise the chase, and scored 24 in a fourth-wicket stand of 59
But it was Sara McGlashan who held the key to New Zealand's hopes, as she worked her way to 38 off 30 balls© AFP
© AFPBut it was Sara McGlashan who held the key to New Zealand's hopes, as she worked her way to 38 off 30 balls
McGlashan fell with 36 still required, and New Zealand lost their way thereafter, finishing on 137 for 8© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesMcGlashan fell with 36 still required, and New Zealand lost their way thereafter, finishing on 137 for 8
With the six-run win, West Indies made it to their maiden final of the Women's World T20© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesWith the six-run win, West Indies made it to their maiden final of the Women's World T20

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  • Chatty on March 31, 2016, 18:15 GMT

    Both men and women in the final. That's quite something! All the best to the WI.

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