New Zealand look good to progress despite washout

By James Andrew
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Kiwi takes flight: Suzie Bates goes on the attack

NEW Zealand may have suffered the first wash-out of the tournament on Wednesday, but their performance in their opening game against Sri Lanka has made them one of the teams to watch.
Holly Huddleston was the star with the ball as her 5-35 helped New Zealand bowl Sri Lanka out for 188.
Captain Suzie Bates led the way with the bat as her unbeaten 106 and Amy Satterthwaite’s 78 not out were enough for the White Ferns to record a comfortable nine-wicket victory.
Persistent rain in Derby on Wednesday meant they ...

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