Women's Cricket
Women's World Cup: India lose by 62 runs against New Zealand, Kaur scores 71 runs - Highlights, Scores, Updates
India has only won twice against New Zealand in 12 matches at the World Cup stages so far. Mithali Raj & Co. fail to better that record. Follow Highlights.
The Women in Blue will look to keep their winning streak going (Source: BCCI Women Twitter)
Welcome to the live blog of the New Zealand vs India match-up at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022!
The Indian women's cricket team, led by skipper Mithali Raj once again failed to come out victorious against New Zealand as they lost by 62 runs. India's top order was not able to score many runs leading to a heavy defeat against the hosts. Vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the only player to score a half-century (71).
India has thrashed Pakistan in their World Cup opener, winning by 107 runs apart from winning their two warmup matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, lost their opener to West Indies in a thriller but followed it up with a convincing win against Bangladesh.
India will now face the West Indies in the next match of the World Cup on March 12th.
Follow all updates live here:
Live Updates
- 10 March 2022 2:45 AM GMT
After 25 overs, NZ is at 135-3
The run rate has dropped a bit after Amelia Kerr's dismissal but still a lot to worry for India here.
- 10 March 2022 2:34 AM GMT
AND IT IS GAYAKWAD NOW WHO DISMISSES AMELIA KERR!
Woah, woah, India! Amelia Kerr falls for a Gayakwad ball and she goes OUT just as she scores the half-century for a LBW!
Brilliant innings in any case but this was necessary!
After 22 overs, NZ is 121-3!
- 10 March 2022 2:31 AM GMT
And a half-century comes up for Amelia Kerr!
Amelia Kerr is looking solid in this match and scores a 50 in just 63 balls with 5 boundaries to help her through!
What a stunner this woman is, as well but she is a big threat for India at the moment!
- 10 March 2022 2:22 AM GMT
After 19 overs, the runs are coming faster for NZ as they cross the 100 mark
Amelia Kerr and Amy Satterthwaite has a partnership of 50 runs now (in the 20th over) as they are knocking it out of the park with boundaries.
This is trouble for India as NZ looks solid on the board.
- 10 March 2022 2:15 AM GMT
Amelia Kerr is a treat to watch here as she sweeps a beautiful cover drive at a Vastrakar ball
Amelia Kerr, at 42*, as of the 17th over is playing some incredible cricket here as she cuts the Vastrakar ball so clean for a cover drive!
Beautiful to watch!
- 10 March 2022 2:04 AM GMT
After 3 overs bowled, Pooja has a wonderful economy of 9-1
Pooja has been stunning since the outing against Pakistan and even today, it is Vastrakar who helped India draw first and second blood in the form of NZ wickets!
WATCH | Women's World Cup: Pooja Vastrakar stuns New Zealand with a terrific run-out
- 10 March 2022 2:02 AM GMT
Amelia Kerr has settled in well here...she is a MAJOR threat for India
After 14 overs, NZ is at 75/2.
More wickets are needed NOW!
So far, Pooja Vastrakar has outshone herself!
- 10 March 2022 1:50 AM GMT
POOJA VASTRAKAR DOES THE MAGIC! ANOTHER WICKET FOR INDIA!
Pooja Vastrakar, woman, you are stealing the show as NZ captain Sophie Devine is dismissed for just 35 now!
Richa Ghosh is prompt to take the catch from her wicketkeeper spot and back goes Sophie Devine. The rhythm is broken!
NZ is at 54-2 and Amy Satterthwaite comes to take the No. 4 spot!
