Hockley powers NZ win

CHANDIGARH, December 15: New Zealand displayed their prowess in stream rolling an uninspiring West Indies by 198 runs in a Pool B8217; league match of the sixth Hero Honda women8217;s World Cup cricket championship here at the Sector 16 Stadium today.

Chasing the Kiwi total of 253 for 9 in 50 overs, the Caribbeans crashed to an appalling 55 in only 28.4 overs. The 35-year-old Debbie Hockley led the Kiwi run-charge hammering her second consecutive century 100: 112b, 12215;4.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 253-9 in 50 overs Debbie Hockley 100, Maia Lewis 39; Carol Anne James 2-30, Desiree Luke 3-57 bt West Indies 55 all out in 28.4 overs Carol-Ann James 18 n.o., Katrina Withers 4-5; Ramel 2-13 by 198 runs