New Zealand Celebrates Historic Sporting Weekend

New Zealand celebrated an extraordinary weekend in sports, marked by a historic Women's T20 World Cup victory, a rare Test win against India, and the retention of the America's Cup. The Emirates Team New Zealand triumphed over Ineos Britannia with a decisive 7-2 series win, securing the world’s oldest sporting trophy for the third consecutive time. The Black Caps achieved their first Test win in India in 36 years, triumphing by eight wickets in Bengaluru. Additionally, an outstanding performance by Amelia Kerr led the women's team to their first T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 32 runs. Public sentiment reflected the excitement, with polls indicating the T20 win was the highlight of the weekend. As sports minister Chris Bishop noted, it was a weekend that would be remembered in New Zealand's sporting history.