India Women Dominate New Zealand in a One-Sided ODI Opener
India Women absolutely smashed New Zealand Women in the first ODI of their three-match series, winning by a massive 10 wickets. The Kiwi batswomen were simply no match for the Indian bowlers, who bowled them out for a paltry 105 runs. It was a total humiliation for the New Zealand team, who looked completely out of sorts.
The Indian bowling attack was on fire, with each bowler contributing to the team's success. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the pick of the bowlers, taking a stunning 4 wickets for just 16 runs. She was supported well by Deepti Sharma, who picked up 3 wickets, and Pooja Vastrakar, who bagged 2 wickets. The Indian fielding was also excellent, with the girls taking some incredible catches.
Chasing a small target of 106, India Women cruised to victory, losing no wickets in the process. Smriti Mandhana was the star of the chase, scoring a quickfire 61 runs off just 52 balls. She was well supported by Yastika Bhatia, who scored an unbeaten 40 runs.
This convincing win will give India Women a huge boost of confidence going into the remaining two ODIs. The team will be looking to carry this momentum forward and win the series.
Key Highlights:
- India Women won by 10 wickets.
- New Zealand Women were bowled out for 105 runs.
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad took 4 wickets for 16 runs.
- Smriti Mandhana scored 61 runs off 52 balls.
It was a truly dominant performance by the Indian women, and it's definitely a great start to the series. We're looking forward to seeing how they perform in the next two ODIs.