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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 12:24 AM GMT
IND - 195/5 (34)
The White Ferns continue their disciplined attack and the Indians are struggling to even rotate the strike now, especially against the off-spin off Frances Mackay.
- 18 Feb 2022 12:17 AM GMT
Mithali departs!
A perfect delivery from Hannah Rowe, pitched on the off-stump and swinging away - Mithali feels for it only to get an edge to the the wicketkeeper Katey Martin. Five down now, are the women in blue.
IND - 187/5 (32.3)
- 18 Feb 2022 12:14 AM GMT
IND - 186/4 (32)
Frances Mackay continues to keep things tight with her off-spin. She is yet to get a wicket, but has given just 15 off her 5 overs.
- 18 Feb 2022 12:10 AM GMT
SIX, DEEPTI SHARMA!
In the slot for the southpaw and Deepti Sharma hoicks it over mid-wicket. That came out of nowhere, WOW!
IND - 184/4 (31)
- 18 Feb 2022 12:07 AM GMT
IND - 177/4 (30)
20 overs remaining and India needs some sort of acceleration soon. The boundaries have been cut down with the White Ferns on the top of their game.
- 18 Feb 2022 12:03 AM GMT
IND - 173/4 (29)
Drinks break called and I wonder what is going on in the minds of the Indian dugout. They were in such a commanding position, but have let the advantage slip away.
- 17 Feb 2022 11:57 PM GMT
IND - 166/4 (28)
The run-rate is down to 5.93 for India and the White Ferns are all over them now. Onus now on Mithali and Deepti to keep the scoreboard ticking.
- 17 Feb 2022 11:55 PM GMT
Harman throws it away
Careless, absolutely careless from Harmanpreet Kaur. You cannot do this at this level. Harman hits one straight back to the bowler after stepping down and she stands there standing at the bowler.
Frances Mackay throws it back to the keeper who takes the bails down. Harmanpreet Kaur, caught napping. UNACCEPTABLE.
