Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored for India with 71 in the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand.
Bowling selection …
India and New Zealand clash in the Women’s Cricket World Cup yesterday. The Indian team won the toss and elected to bowl. In this match, Yasthika Patia was included in the squad to replace Shabali Verma in the Indian team.
Accumulation of 260 runs …
The New Zealand team suffered a slight setback at the start. Opening batswoman Susie Bates (5) was out on a run-out. Another player, Sophie (35), gave up the catch and walked away. However, Amelia Kerr and Amy Satterweight scored half-centuries. They were bowled out for 50 and 75 respectively. Green (27), Kathy (41), Hayley (1) and Lee Taku (1) are out for runs. Jess Kerr took no run. McKay (13) and Hannah (2) were unbeaten. The team scored 260 runs for the loss of 9 wickets at the end of 50 overs.
Harmanpreet Kaur …
Yasthika (28) and Smriti Mandana (6) were the opening batsmen for India, who set a target of 261 for victory. Deepti, LPW system (5) and Mithali Raj stumped (31) are out. However, Harmanpreet Kaur 71 (63 balls 6 fours, 2 sixes) hit a half-century.
New Zealand wins …
Richa left without taking any runs. Sneh Rana (18), Pooja (6), Julan Goswami (15) and Rajeshwari (0) were out for runs. India lost all their wickets at the end of 46.4 overs and scored 198 runs. Thus, New Zealand has won by 62 runs.