"Done for this tournament.." Fans react as New Zealand slump to West Indies, on verge of early exit in ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Published at :June 13, 2024 at 11:51 AM

Modified at :June 13, 2024 at 11:51 AM

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The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand are all but out of the T20 World Cup 2024.

New Zealand slumped to a 13-run defeat at the hands of co-hosts West Indies on Wednesday night in Trinidad. Having lost to Afghanistan by a huge margin already, this loss has left the Kiwis on the brink of elimination from the race for the Super 8 round in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

This was a virtual must-win game for the Black Caps against Rovman Powell’s side, which they lost by a close margin at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba.

West Indies sealed their spot in the Super 8 round as this was their third win in the group stage in three games. Afghanistan have recorded two victories in two matches and have matches left against Papua New Guinea and West Indies. Rashid Khan’s side is expected to thrash PNG and enter the Super 8 stage, which will knock Kane Williamson’s team out of the competition.

Against West Indies, the Black Caps, who consisted of veteran pacers Trent Boult and Tim Southee, were blown away by a fierce attack from left-handed batter Sherfane Rutherford. Rutherford blasted 68* runs off 39 balls and took his side to 149 after West Indies were reeling at 112/9.

In their chase, the Kiwis couldn’t get going as fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie combined to take seven wickets. Eventually, they fell short by 13 runs.

New Zealand are all but out of the Super 8 race in the T20 World Cup 2024.

This is how fans reacted to New Zealand’s loss against West Indies:

West Indies were 30/5. Now they scored 37 runs in final two overs. I think New Zealand are done for this tournament.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 13, 2024

New Zealand are all but out of the 2024 T20 World Cup. 🏆– A heartbreaking tournament for Kane Williamson and his boys. pic.twitter.com/J1XFDLvtqr
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 13, 2024

Pakistan, England and New Zealand struggling to qualify for the next round against teams like USA,Scotland and Afghanistan is BIG W for 20 team WC 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GOAQ8ed2oO
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 13, 2024

The formidable New Zealand T20 team, with all bases covered in terms of bowling, batting, fielding, and captaincy, is now facing elimination from the tournament following a defeat against West Indies. What is the reason of their downfall?? #WIvsNZ pic.twitter.com/em5AygqKxy
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) June 13, 2024

Is this the end of 'golden generation' of New Zealand cricket? Not playing any warm-up games backfired them badly in this event. Despite qualifying for KOs almost in every events, they failed to win a World Cup. They will go down as one of the biggest underachievers in cricket. pic.twitter.com/7kMTy4rMK9
— JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27) June 13, 2024

Sad end to the career of Kane Williamson 💔 cricket is a brutal game #WIvsNZ #westindies pic.twitter.com/aGk0EaDwx9
— U M A R (@Agrumpycomedian) June 13, 2024

Sherfane Rutherford against New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/nja2uGPbjP
— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) June 13, 2024

This is What Happens when you Prefer Money over National Duty New Zealand Had a great Chance to prepare themselves for World Cup 2024 on Pakistan Tour but their Main Players Choose IPL and now they are out of the World Cup pic.twitter.com/NVfjhgcAyS
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) June 13, 2024

West Indies qualify for the Super 8s.New Zealand knocked out of T20 World Cup.What a world cup this is turning out to be.#WIvsNZ pic.twitter.com/P7s5HfKMfT
— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) June 13, 2024

Kane Williamson as New Zealand Captain in White Ball Cricket Since 2019 💔 pic.twitter.com/ktR90RbKWR
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 13, 2024

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