IND W vs NZ W 1st ODI : : In a thrilling contest, India Women started their ODI series on a high note, defeating New Zealand Women by 59 runs in the 1st ODI. The all round team performance from India, led by Radha Yadav’s stellar three wicket haul and debutant Saima Thakor’s fiery spell, ensured that New Zealand’s chase never gained momentum.
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India’s First Innings: Top Order Struggles but Middle Order Delivers
India Women were bowled out for 227 in 44.3 overs after struggling against a sharp bowling attack from New Zealand. Despite losing early wickets, crucial contributions from the middle order helped India post a competitive total.
- Tejal Hasabnis top scored with a gritty 42 off 64 balls, providing stability in the middle order.
- Deepti Sharma played a responsible knock, scoring 41 from 51 deliveries, and helping push the total towards 200.
New Zealand’s bowling attack was led by Melie Kerr, who delivered an outstanding performance, picking up 4 wickets for 42 runs in her 9 overs. Jess Kerr complemented her sister’s efforts, taking 3 wickets while conceding 49 runs.
New Zealand’s Chase: Strong Start, but Indian Bowlers Dominate
New Zealand Women’s chase got off to a decent start, but India’s disciplined bowling kept them under pressure throughout. Although Brooke Halliday (39 off 54) and Maddy Green (31 off 31) tried to build partnerships, New Zealand collapsed to 168 all out in 40.4 overs.
- Radha Yadav was the standout bowler for India, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in 8.4 overs, breaking key partnerships at crucial moments.
- Saima Thakor, on debut, made an instant impact with her 2 wickets for 26 runs in 7 overs, setting the tone for India’s bowling attack.
Key Moments
- Saima Thakor’s Debut Breakthrough: The young bowler struck early to unsettle New Zealand’s top order, opening the floodgates for India.
- Radha Yadav’s Game
- Changing Spell: Her three wickets, including the important dismissals of Halliday and Green, shifted the momentum firmly in India’s favor.
Partnership Breakers: Despite Halliday and Green forming a 62-run partnership, once India broke through, New Zealand’s batting crumbled.
A Bowling Masterclass from India
India’s bowlers maintained control throughout, and despite New Zealand’s brief recovery in the middle overs, the Indian team remained relentless.
- Radha Yadav’s three wickets destroyed the Kiwi middle order, making it difficult for New Zealand to recover.
- Arundhati Reddy and Deepti Sharma also chipped in with crucial wickets, ensuring no major partnerships were formed.
India’s Strong Start to the Series
With a 59 run victory, India Women have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Their all round performance, particularly in bowling and fielding, has set a solid tone for the rest of the series. The debut of Saima Thakor added another promising bowler to India’s arsenal, while the experienced players like Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma continued to show their value.
India will look to carry this momentum into the next ODI and aim to secure a series win. New Zealand, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find answers to counter India’s disciplined bowling attack.
The second ODI promises to be another exciting clash as both teams adjust and strategize for their next encounter.
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