Women’s T20 World Cup: India fall short in opener against New Zealand as Devine and Mair shine
Sophie Devine steered New Zealand both as skipper and with the bat, making 57 not out to help the White Ferns set India an imperious 161 to win.
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New Zealand delivered in every facet of the game as they defeated India by 58 runs at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Sophie Devine steered New Zealand both as skipper and with the bat, making 57 not out to help the White Ferns set India an imperious 161 to win.
In reply, India struggled to keep pace, too often picking the wrong shots to gift New Zealand wickets and their first win in 11 T20 internationals.
Having chosen to bat, New Zealand made sure that a relative gamble paid off as Suzie Bates set the tone.
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New Zealand defeat India by 58 runs. ????
A tough opener for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co as they are off to a tough start in the tournament,
The net run rate will take a hit and they are slated to face Australia later in the tournament who have often gotten… pic.twitter.com/9pFyNFoXRU— The Field (@thefield_in) October 4, 2024
She began the innings with a four and she and Georgia Plimmer motored to 55 without loss in the powerplay.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur used breaks in the game as a chance to re-set, and her team were full of effort but not always able to take advantage of the chances they created – with Richa Ghosh putting down a high ball from...
