In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand secured a commanding victory over India, winning by 58 runs. In the final over, Mair kept her cool, allowing Sobhna to take a single towards mid-wicket. Shreayanka attempted a big shot but got a second chance as India’s score hit 100 runs. Sobhna took another single on the next delivery, bringing the live score to IND 99/8 after 18 overs. IND W vs NZ W HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The White Ferns defeat the Women in Blue by 58 runs
With 12 balls remaining, India needed 62 runs to win. Amelia Kerr bowled her last over, and Asha Sobhna managed to take a single off the first ball. Shreayanka then executed a reverse sweep, earning a boundary towards the point region. However, Kerr bounced back impressively, delivering four consecutive dot balls to end the over.
As the match progressed, India stood at 94 for 8 after 17 overs, needing 67 runs from the remaining 18 balls. In Tahuhu’s final over, the pressure mounted. She delivered two dot balls initially, while Sobhna managed to squeeze out a single towards fine leg. Shreayanka followed suit, also getting a single to deep mid-wicket. Asha added another single, but the over concluded with a dot ball, leaving India at 90/8 after 16 overs. IND W vs NZ W HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The White Ferns defeat the Women in Blue by 58 runs
In the next over, Amelia Kerr returned to the attack, and India needed 71 runs from 24 balls. Kerr started by conceding two singles but then struck decisively by bowling Pooja, leaving India at 88/7. The dismissal of Pooja was a significant blow, as the Kiwis closed in on victory. IND W vs NZ W HIGHLIGHTS, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The White Ferns defeat the Women in Blue by 58 runs
Tahuhu took over again, and Deepti Sharma opened the over with a single. However, the pressure intensified when Deepti was dismissed, caught by Devine after trying to push the score. Shreayanka entered the fray but struggled to make an impact, failing to score off two balls before skying one into the air, where substitute player Molly took the catch, making India 9 down.
In a dismal turn of events, India collapsed to 102 all out. This match marked a rocky start to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, with New Zealand achieving their largest victory against India by runs. The Women in Blue faced a daunting challenge ahead as they regrouped after a tough defeat.
