India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI - Lauren Down ensures series win for White Ferns - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Boundaries dried up
The boundaries have dried up for India now - not a single one in more than 4 overs and their run rate is down to 6.15.
IND - 160/3 (26)
Biding her time
Harman has not been at her best for India off late and she seems to be biding her time here today. Mithali, on the other hand, dealing in singles.
IND - 158/3 (25)
IND - 155/3 (24)
150 up for India as Harman-Mithali combine to take six off that over from Lea Tahuhu.
IND - 149/3 (23)
Three quick wickets for the White Ferns and the Indian run-rate is down to 6.48 now. Time to rebuild for the women in blue and the onus is on their two most experienced batters - Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur.
Yastika departs!
They are playing themselves into a hole now are India. A good bouncer from Rosemary Mair, Yastika tries to pull it but only manages a top edge to fine leg, where Lea Tahuhu takes it comfortably.
IND - 147/3 (22.1)
IND - 147/2 (22)
Mithali Raj and Yastika Bhatia continue to pocket singles and they are happy with it for the moment.
IND - 135/2 (20)
Some nervy moments for India as Mithali Raj edges one, but it goes wide off the lone slip. The energy in the White Ferns camp has gone up and they sense they are still in this.
Shafali falls!
That's what pressure does to you. Two excellent overs from the spinners and Amelia Kerr reaps the rewards. Shafali tries to go over covers, but Suzie Bates times her jump perfectly to send the youngster back.
Two new batters at the crease for India now and the Kiwis are on a roll.
New Zealand pulling things back!
Frances Mackay and Amelia Kerr are ensuring that the White Ferns pull things back a bit. Brakes applied for now and the pressure is slowly building on the Indians.
IND - 131/1 (19)
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