New Zealand Women Crush India by 58 Runs in Dominant T20 Performance
Dubai, UAE – In a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, New Zealand Women outclassed India Women with a commanding 58-run victory in a T20 match. Led by an all-round team effort, the Kiwis posted a competitive total of 160/4, before dismantling the Indian batting lineup, restricting them to just 102 in 19 overs.
New Zealand’s Batting Powerhouse
After winning the toss and electing to bat, New Zealand set the tone for the match with a strong batting display. Skipper Sophie Devine anchored the innings with a blistering 57* off 36 balls, which included 7 boundaries. She was well-supported by Georgia Plimmer, who played an explosive knock of 34 from just 23 deliveries. Suzie Bates (27 off 24) and Brooke Halliday (16 off 12) added vital contributions to the scoreboard.
India’s bowlers found it tough to contain the New Zealand batters, with Renuka Singh emerging as the most successful bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 27 runs in her 4 overs. Asha Sobhana also bowled economically, claiming 1 wicket for 22 runs in her 4 overs.
India’s Batting Collapse
Chasing 161, India got off to a shaky start, losing Shafali Verma (2) early in the second over, caught and bowled by Eden Carson. Indian opener Smriti Mandhana (12) fell shortly after, as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. The middle order, including Harmanpreet Kaur (15) and Jemimah Rodrigues (13), couldn’t steady the ship as New Zealand’s bowlers took control.
Rosemary Mair was the standout bowler for New Zealand, delivering a match-winning performance with figures of 4-0-19-4. Lea Tahuhu also wreaked havoc, picking up 3 wickets for just 15 runs in her 4 overs, while Eden Carson provided a crucial breakthrough, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs.
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India’s lower order failed to provide resistance, with the team collapsing to 102 all out in 19 overs, handing New Zealand a comprehensive win.
Key Performances
- New Zealand Batting: Sophie Devine 57* (36), Georgia Plimmer 34 (23)
- India Bowling: Renuka Singh 2/27 (4), Asha Sobhana 1/22 (4)
- India Batting: Harmanpreet Kaur 15 (14), Jemimah Rodrigues 13 (11)
- New Zealand Bowling: Rosemary Mair 4/19 (4), Lea Tahuhu 3/15 (4), Eden Carson 2/34 (4)
Match Summary
- New Zealand Women: 160/4 (20 overs)
- India Women: 102 all out (19 overs)
- New Zealand won by 58 runs
This dominant performance reaffirms New Zealand’s position as one of the top teams in women’s cricket, while India will need to go back to the drawing board after this crushing defeat.
