India Women Vs New Zealand Women: 1st ODI Recap

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India Women Dominate New Zealand in Thrilling 1st ODI

The Indian women's cricket team kicked off their tour of New Zealand with a bang, trouncing the hosts by 6 wickets in a thrilling first ODI at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown. The match was a real nail-biter, with both teams going toe-to-toe for the majority of the game. But ultimately, India's batting prowess and a disciplined bowling performance proved too much for the Kiwis.

**The Kiwis got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets and struggling to build any momentum. They were eventually bowled out for 198, with Amelia Kerr top-scoring with a valiant 66. The Indian bowlers were all on point, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad taking a career-best 4-44. **

The Indian chase was initially wobbly, but Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the ship with a crucial partnership. While Rodrigues fell just shy of a half-century, Mandhana anchored the innings with a composed 80. The experienced Harleen Deol then smashed a quickfire 34 not out to see India home with 8 balls to spare.

This victory was a huge boost for India, who are looking to build momentum ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in February. The team showed great resilience and determination, especially under pressure. The bowlers bowled with accuracy and discipline, and the batters played with confidence and aggression.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing for India. The Kiwis, despite their loss, put up a good fight. Their bowlers, especially Hayley Jensen and Jess Kerr, kept India on their toes. The Kiwis will be looking to bounce back in the next game and level the series.

The two teams will now face off in the second ODI on February 1st at the same venue. With the series nicely poised at 1-0 in India's favor, the next match promises to be another thrilling encounter. Let's see if the Indian women can continue their winning streak or if the Kiwis can find a way to level the series.