Live Score: India Women Vs New Zealand 1st ODI Cricket

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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India Women Stumble in the First ODI Against New Zealand

The Indian Women's Cricket team faced a tough start to their tour of New Zealand, losing the first One Day International (ODI) by a convincing margin. The match, played at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown, saw India crumble under pressure, failing to chase down a modest target set by the hosts.

The Kiwis, batting first, put up a respectable score of 275/7 thanks to a brilliant century from Amelia Kerr. Kerr, who has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years, smashed 116 runs off just 107 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes. She was well supported by Sophie Devine (59), who continued her impressive form with the bat.

India's chase never really got going. They lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to build any meaningful partnerships. Captain Mithali Raj, who was hoping to make a mark on her return to the ODI side, was dismissed early for just 5 runs. Smriti Mandhana, who has been in excellent form, also failed to deliver, scoring just 20 runs.

The Indian bowlers, who are generally a strong unit, were also not at their best. They struggled to contain the Kiwi batters, allowing them to score freely throughout the innings. There were some bright spots, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad taking 3 wickets, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide of the match.

This defeat will be a setback for India, who were hoping to start the tour with a win. They will need to bounce back quickly if they want to level the series. The second ODI will be played at the same venue on February 10th.

Looking ahead, India will need to address some key issues if they are to be successful in the remainder of the series. They need to improve their batting performance, especially in the middle overs. They also need to find a way to control the run rate and keep the Kiwi batsmen in check.

This is just the first match of a long series, and there is still plenty of cricket to be played. The Indian team has shown in the past that they are capable of bouncing back from defeats, and hopefully, they can do the same here.