Cricket: White Ferns into World Cup final

4:00 PM

The New Zealand women's cricket team has cruised into the final of the World Cup in Christchurch with a nine wicket win over India.

Chasing 118 to win, the White Ferns needed only 27 overs to reach 121 for the loss of one wicket.

Opener Anna O'Leary top scored for the Kiwis with 50 not out, while captain Emily Drumm added an unbeaten 47.

India won the toss and batted first, but were bowled out for 117 in the 46th over.

Clare Nicholson, Rachel Pullar and Kathryn Ramel each took two wickets for the White Ferns.

- IRN