Dubai : New Zealand defeated India by 58 runs at Dubai International Stadium in ICC Women’s T20 WC 2024 to start their campaign in style. The Black Caps were out of touch in 2024 as they came losing 10 consecutive Matches before coming to the tournament.
Batting 1st, New Zealand started in fiery way with veteran Suzie Bates (27) & Georgia Plimmer (34) notching up a 67 runs partnership within 8 overs.
After their fall, skipper Sophie Devine (57*) played a quick fire knock and brought New Zealand to 160-4 (20).
Defending 161, Indian top order collapsed within powerplay as top 3 main players Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana departed within powerplays.
India kept losing constant wickets even after the Powerplay and eventually got all out on 102 runs in 19 overs.
Rosemary Mair (4/19), Lea Tahuhu (3/15) & Eden Carson (2/34) played pivotal role in destroying Indian middle order.
Sophie Devine was adjourned the Player of The Match for her heroics.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
NZ : 160-4 (20)
Sophie Devine : 57* (36)
IND
Renuka Singh : 2/27
2nd Innings :
IND : 102 (19)
NZ
Rosemary Mair : 4/19
Lea Tahuhu : 3/15
Result : New Zealand win by 58 Runs
