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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI - Lauren Down ensures series win for White Ferns - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj in action for India (File Photo/BCCI)
A stunning all-round show from Deepti Sharma goes in vain as New Zealand, led from the front by Lauren Down, registers the second highest successful chase in women's ODI history to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
The Indian women started brilliantly with a 100-run stand between openers Shafali Varma and S Meghana. A mini collapse followed after which a calm half century from Deepti Sharma helped them post 279 on the board.
They women in blue started well in the chase as well, with Jhulan Goswami striking early thrice. But, Indian one again rain into a red-hot Amelia Kerr, before Down took the White Ferns over the line with vital contributions from Katey Martin and Frances Mackay.
Brief Scores:
India - 279/10 - Deepti Sharma (69*), S Meghana (61), Rosemary Mair (2/43), Hannah Rowe (2/52)
New Zealand - 280/7 - Amelia Kerr (67), Lauren Down (64*), Jhulan Goswami (3/47), Sneh Rana (1/53)
Live Updates
- 18 Feb 2022 1:28 AM GMT
Back for the chase in a while...
We will be back with the White Ferns' chase in a while. Stay tuned!
- 18 Feb 2022 1:28 AM GMT
India's highest score against NZ
Led from the front by an under fire Deepti Sharma, India has now set their highest ever ODI score against NZ.
- 18 Feb 2022 1:26 AM GMT
279 ALL OUT!
Renuka Singh on debut tries to hit Frances Mackay out of the park. But she does not even have it to send it outside the circle. Caught at mid-on. INDIA, ALL OUT!
IND - 279/10 (49.3)
Deepti Sharma - 69*
S Meghana - 61
Rosemary Mair - 2/42
Hannah Rowe - 2/52
- 18 Feb 2022 1:22 AM GMT
9 down now
Ekta Bisht tries to go down town, does not have the power nor the timing. Caught at long on by Amelia Keer, once again. First wicket for Amy Satterthwaite.
Can India bat out their 50 overs?
- 18 Feb 2022 1:18 AM GMT
IND - 270/8 (48)
Two overs in the bag and 285 looks a realistic goal now for India. If Deepti Sharma can stay on strike, she can push this upwards of that mark too.
- 18 Feb 2022 1:14 AM GMT
Jhulan Departs!
She was swinging at everything was Jhulan Goswami. Pulls a well directed bouncer, the deep-square leg runs in dives forward and completes a wonderful catch. SENSATIONAL from AMELIA KERR!
IND - 264/8 (47)
- 18 Feb 2022 1:07 AM GMT
50* Deepti Sharma!
She was under the pump coming into this contest. She hadn't scored big in a while, her strike-rate was questioned; but Deepti Sharma comes good under pressure.
A half century off 55 deliveries for the all-rounder.
IND - 253/7 (45.2)
