West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin's brilliance with bat and ball could not prevent New Zealand from sailing into the final of the women's T20 World Cup with a thrilling eight-run victory in the second semi-final in Sharjah on Friday.

Suzie Bates held her nerve in the final over as New Zealand advanced to the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the first time in 14 years with an eight-run victory over West Indies on Friday. Bates (1-6) bowled her only over with West Indies needing 15 more runs to win the semifinal match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

A full toss from James plinked over square leg for four by Bates, as the sun sets in fiery fashion over Sharjah. 3rd over: New Zealand 10-0 (Bates ; Plimmer 7) New Zealand are lucky that Staphanie Taylor is fielding at mid-0ff,