Hello and welcome to our coverage of the thrilling fourth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, where India Women faced New Zealand Women on Friday (October 4) in Dubai.
In a shocking turn of events, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Women in Blue fell to a crushing 58-run defeat against the Kiwis, marking New Zealand’s first T20I win after 10 consecutive losses.
With Australia also part of Group A, India’s path to the semi-finals now looks challenging. Here’s a detailed breakdown and highlights of the India vs New Zealand match.
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4 Oct 2024, 06:22:58 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup Group A: Match Timings
The match between India and New Zealand is set to start at 7:30 pm IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 pm IST.
The game will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India, and fans can catch the live stream on Disney+Hotstar.
This is India’s first T20I appearance since their loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in July. Stay tuned for the live action!
4 Oct 2024, 06:57:35 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup Group A: Team Records
India has had a strong run in T20Is recently, winning four of their last five matches. Their only defeat came in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.
New Zealand, on the other hand, is in dire need of a win after 10 consecutive losses. With their confidence shaken, they’ll be looking to turn the tables, but it won’t be easy against a talented Indian side.
4 Oct 2024, 07:07:15 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup Group A: Toss Update
India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur lost the toss, and New Zealand’s skipper Sophie Devine elected to bat first.
Playing XI
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh.
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.
4 Oct 2024, 07:26:47 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup Group A: Captain’s Comments
Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized her team’s intent to play positive cricket and pointed out the balance in her squad.
Meanwhile, Sophie Devine spoke about New Zealand’s learning curve, despite the results not going their way. She noted that the pitch was slow but believed it still had runs in it for an aggressive approach.
4 Oct 2024, 07:37:16 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Suzie Bates Starts Strong
The match kicked off with New Zealand’s Suzie Bates hammering Pooja Vastrakar for a boundary off the very first ball. Bates’ aggressive intent continued as she followed it up with another four, giving New Zealand a solid start.
4 Oct 2024, 07:59:08 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand Off to a Flyer
New Zealand’s openers, Bates and Plimmer, put India under pressure with a fast start, racing to 50 runs within the powerplay.
India’s sloppy fielding added to their troubles, as Richa Ghosh dropped a catch, giving Bates another lifeline. India desperately needed wickets to slow the pace down.
4 Oct 2024, 08:17:38 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: India Strike Back
India finally broke through New Zealand’s opening partnership. Arundhati Reddy dismissed Suzie Bates, while Asha Sobhana got rid of Georgia Plimmer in quick succession. India seemed to be gaining control, but could they maintain it?
4 Oct 2024, 08:30:52 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Devine Leads the Charge
Despite losing their openers, New Zealand kept up the pressure. Captain Sophie Devine played a captain’s knock, leading her side with aggressive shots and quick singles. India struggled to contain her, and New Zealand’s run rate remained healthy.
4 Oct 2024, 08:55:43 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Controversy and Wickets
Drama ensued as Amelia Kerr was controversially run out, but the umpire called a “dead ball.” The decision stood despite Indian captain Harmanpreet’s protests.
Nonetheless, India dismissed Kerr soon after. However, Devine remained at the crease, keeping New Zealand in a commanding position.
4 Oct 2024, 09:13:43 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Devine’s Fifty Powers NZ to 160
Sophie Devine played a crucial role, notching up a half-century and steering New Zealand to a formidable total of 160. India faced a steep chase, needing more than eight runs per over to win.
4 Oct 2024, 09:26:20 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Mandhana Starts in Style
India’s chase began with a bang as Smriti Mandhana hit a four off the very first ball. India needed their openers to provide a strong foundation if they were to chase down the target.
4 Oct 2024, 09:55:12 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Early Wickets Hurt India
India’s hopes took a hit early on as Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur all fell cheaply. With three of their top batters back in the pavilion, India was in trouble, needing a rescue act from the middle order.
4 Oct 2024, 10:20:28 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: Collapse Continues
New Zealand continued to dominate as they dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, reducing India to five wickets down. With the asking rate climbing, India’s chances of winning looked slim.
4 Oct 2024, 10:44:22 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: India Crumble Under Pressure
India’s batting continued to falter as wickets fell rapidly. The required run rate ballooned, and with eight wickets down, the Women in Blue were merely trying to limit the damage.
4 Oct 2024, 10:55:27 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: All Out for 102, India Lose by 58 Runs
India’s innings ended at 102, handing New Zealand a comprehensive 58-run victory. It was New Zealand’s biggest T20I win against India, breaking their 10-match losing streak. For India, it was a dismal performance that could impact their chances of progressing in the tournament.
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4 Oct 2024, 11:46:57 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup: India’s Semi-final Hopes in Jeopardy
This defeat could have serious implications for India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals. With Australia in Group A, India must win their upcoming games against Pakistan and Sri Lanka to stay in contention. The massive defeat has also hurt their net run rate, which could play a critical role in the later stages of the tournament.