Ahmedabad : New Zealand defeated India by 76 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in 2nd ODI of the 3 Match series and level it 1-1. Kiwi skipper Sophie Devine’s all round show of 79 (86) & 3/27 played pivotal role in their win.
Batting 1st , Suzie Bates (58) & Georgia Plimmer (41) set up a 87 runs partnership.
Despite losing few wickets and landing on a score of 139-4 in 32nd over, skipper Sophie Devine (79) & Maddy Green (42) notched up 82 runs partnership.
New Zealand ended up on 259-9 (50), with Radha Yadav (4/69) & Deepti Sharma (2/30) avoiding any bigger score.
Chasing 260 runs, India top order gave flop show as they’re restricted to 108-8 in 27 overs.
Radha Yadav (48) & Saima Thakor (29) notched a record 68 runs partnership and gave tough fight to New Zealand.
Despite their efforts, India Batting got bundled out for 183 (47.1) owing to Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu’s 3-fers, losing by 76 runs.
Devine was adjourned Player of The Match for her heroic all round display.
Both teams will face each other in series decider on October 29, 2024.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
NZ : 259-9 (50)
Sophie Devine : 79 (86)
Suzie Bates : 58 (70)
IND :
Radha Yadav : 4/69
2nd Innings :
IND : 183 (47.1)
Radha Yadav : 48 (64)
NZ :
Sophie Devine : 3/27
Lea Tahuhu : 3/42
Result : New Zealand win by 76 Runs.
