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India Crashes in Campaign Opener Against New Zealand
In the first match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand dumped India by a margin of 58 runs. In the 19-over game, India could manage only 102 runs against 161 runs, ending their campaign opener with a disappointment at Dubai.
Disappointing Batting Performance by India
All the other batswomen of India were struggling throughout the match, but for the captain herself, it was Harmanpreet Kaur, who would lead the scoring charts for her team with just 15 runs. The batting side did look pretty fragile in front of New Zealand's disciplined bowling, especially by Rosemary Mair, who took four very vital wickets. Along with that, three wickets were shared by Lea Tahuhu and hence India could never get settled at the crease.
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Sophie Devine's Half-Century Powers New Zealand
Much earlier in the match New Zealand's batting was stabilized by Sophie Devine who remained not out scoring 57 runs off 36 balls. Suzie Bates (27) and Georgia Plimmer (34) with solid knocks helped New Zealand score a competitive total at 160/4. A good finish for New Zealand was ensured by the half-century scored by Devine, after the openers set a good base.
Renuka Thakur Succeeds in Providing Some Resistance to India
Renuka Thakur from India did manage to send two wickets tumbling down, but that left enough space on the board for her side. Still, New Zealand's consistent score along with good bowling seemed too much to be faced by the Indians.
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Harmanpreet Kaur Reacts to Loss
India did not live up to its mark, said Harmanpreet Kaur after the match. "We created chances but committed too many mistakes on this big stage," she said. With the pitch making that 160-run target all the more challenging, the Indian captain will hope that this lesson is learned quickly and the team regroups to get back soon.
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