Women’s ODI Series: New Zealand versus India

Women’s ODI Series: New Zealand versus India

In the moment women’s ODI against New Zealand in Queenstown on Tuesday; India battled in the nonattendance of pacer Jhulan Goswami; losing by three wickets after coming up short to protect a noteworthy 270. As a result of the misfortune, the guests are now 0-2 within the five-match arrangement. Deepti Sharma got 4 for 52, with Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Harmanpreet Kaur each taking one wicket. India, on the other hand, battled to keep pace; with Pooja Vastrakar and debutant Simran Bahadur both spilling runs without getting any wickets. Women’s ODI Series: New Zealand versus India.

Women's ODI Series: New Zealand versus India
Women’s ODI Series: New Zealand versus India

Despite the continued absence of renowned opener Smriti Mandhana; who is in extended quarantine, the presence of Goswami, who was rested for this game to try out new talent; could have made the difference as Indian batters rose; to the occasion to set a challenging mark of 271 for New Zealand.

Amelia Kerr, however, made the difference with an unbeaten 119 from 135 balls; including seven fours, as New Zealand reached 273 for seven with one over to spare.

The Indian bowlers lost the plot in the middle overs; allowing Amelia Kerr (52) and Maddy Green (52) to put on a 128-run fourth-wicket stand in 24.4 overs.

Taniya Bhatia dropped Green on 23, and Kerr was absent for a modest number; of half-chances near the conclusion of New Zealand’s run chase. New Zealand got off to a temperamental start, falling to 55 for 3 inside the ninth over. Some time recently, in the 10th over, Sophie Devine (33), to start with arranged centurion Suzie Bates (16); and captain Amy Satterthwaite (0), returned to the dressing room.

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But they found their gatekeeper’s blessed messengers in Kerr and Green; who raised the household side with a 128-run fourth-wicket stand in 24.4 overs to put them on track for triumph.

With that partnership in place, New Zealand only needed 88 runs from 16.3 overs to win the game. They were 213 for 5; at the end of the 40th over and required 58 runs from 60 balls, which they finally achieved.

As India reached 270 for 6, captain Mithali Raj continued her superb form with an unbeaten 66; while Richa Gosh also hit a half-century.

Raj remained unbeaten on 66 off 81 balls after scoring 59; in a losing cause in the first ODI on Saturday.

Gosh, the young wicketkeeper-batter, though; outshone her skipper with a magnificent 65 off 64 balls that included six fours and a six.

In 17.4 overs, Gosh and Raj added 108 runs for the fifth wicket; to help India set a difficult target for the hosts. Gosh struggled in the latter stages of her innings, attempting to get quick runs. Raj hit three fours in his perfect inning. Sabbhineni Meghana also contributed with a 50-ball 49 that contained seven fours to help Shafali Varma (24); who failed to convert another promising start, put up 61 runs for the first wicket. With the exception of vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur; Yastika Bhatia, who had struck 41 in the previous match, contributed 31 from 38 balls; this time as the Indian top-order put in a good performance.

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Kaur’s poor form continued, as she only managed 10 runs off 18 balls, the same as in the first match.

Only on JioSaavn.com can you listen to the most recent tunes. Sophie Devine was New Zealand’s best bowler, taking two wickets for 42 runs.

On the field, the home team was likewise sloppy, conceding runs and dropping catches; including at least two reprieves for Shafali.

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