India Women Vs New Zealand Women: 1st ODI Match Report

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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India Women Dominate New Zealand Women in First ODI

India's women's cricket team started their tour of New Zealand with a bang, smashing the hosts by a massive 10 wickets in the first ODI. It was a complete domination from the start, with the Indian bowlers running through the New Zealand batting lineup, and the batters chasing down the target with ease.

The Kiwis were never in the game, struggling to score runs from the start. They lost early wickets and couldn't build any substantial partnerships. India's bowlers were relentless, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad taking 4 wickets, while Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh took 2 each. It was a clinical performance that showed the strength and depth of the Indian bowling attack.

The Indian batswomen were equally impressive, chasing down the paltry target of 107 with ease. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma put on a 110-run opening stand, with Mandhana finishing on 60 and Verma on 42.** The chase was a walk in the park for India, who looked in complete control from the start.

This victory was a perfect start to the tour for India. They will now be looking to build on this momentum and win the series. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, there are still 4 more ODIs to go.

Key Takeaways from the Match

• India's bowlers were on fire, picking up wickets at regular intervals. This was a clear demonstration of their dominance.
• Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma continue to be a formidable opening pair. Their partnerships are a key asset for India.
• New Zealand's batting was completely out of sorts, unable to handle the Indian bowling attack. They need to find a way to improve their batting performance if they want to compete in the series.

This first ODI was a one-sided affair, but it was a great performance from the Indian women's team. Let's see if they can maintain this momentum and dominate the rest of the series.

One thing is for sure, this series is going to be exciting!