New Zealand Women Cricket Team beat India by 58 runs in T20 WC Match
In their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on October 4, 2024, India lost to New Zealand by 58 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. New Zealand set a challenging target, scoring 160 runs, with Sophie Devine making a significant contribution. In response, India struggled, managing only 102 runs.
India buckled under the run-rate pressure, slipping to 75-6 and then 102 all out in the face of impressively disciplined New Zealand bowling, with seamer Rosemary Mair’s career-best 4-19 leading the way.
Five India batters reached double figures but none made more than captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 15 as the wickets tumbled in pursuit of much-needed boundaries throughout. The team faltered against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack. This defeat marks a disappointing start for India in their quest for a maiden T20 World Cup title, while New Zealand gains momentum after their recent poor form.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand 160 for 4 in 20 overs (Sophie Devine 57 not out, Georgia Plimmer 34; Renuka Singh 2/27)
India: 102 all out in 19 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 15; Rosemary Mair 4/19)