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World Cup victory in 2022: Bates and Satterthwaite lead New Zealand to its first win. Amy Satterthwaite and Suzie Bates, both veterans, shone with the ball and bat to help New Zealand win their opening match of the 2022 home world cup. In a rain-affected 27-over-a-side match at the University Oval in Dunedin on Monday, the hosts cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Rain had delayed the toss and threatened to wash out the match, leaving both Bangladesh and New Zealand without a win after two games. However, due to a sudden turn of events with the rain ceasing, play was able to begin. With the plausibility of extra rain drawing nearer, Unused Zealand won the hurl and picked to field. The ...