Illustrated Story

Cooper, Taylor shine in tight win

Morna Nielsen backed Suzie Bates' decision to field by removing Hayley Matthews early  Getty Images/ICC
But Stafanie Taylor, the West Indies captain, steadied the ship with 25 off 26 balls to begin the recovery  Getty Images/ICC
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Taylor, however, played second fiddle to Britney Cooper, who dominated the second-wicket stand of 60  AFP
Deandra Dottin continued the good work after Taylor's dismissal, and added 44 more for the third wicket with Cooper  Getty Images/ICC
Cooper was eventually dismissed for 61 in a 48-ball knock that contained five fours and two sixes  AFP
Sophie Devine scythed through the West Indies middle order, finishing with figures of 4 for 22  Getty Images/ICC
But Merissa Aguilleira provided the impetus towards the end with a quick 15 to boost the total to 143 for 6  Getty Images
In the chase, West Indies struck early, removing Rachel Priest for 6  IDI/Getty Images
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
Amy Satterthwaite helped stabilise the chase, and scored 24 in a fourth-wicket stand of 59  IDI/Getty Images
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
McGlashan fell with 36 still required, and New Zealand lost their way thereafter, finishing on 137 for 8  IDI/Getty Images
With the six-run win, West Indies made it to their maiden final of the Women's World T20  IDI/Getty Images
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