04 Oct, 23:06 (IST)

The India women's national cricket team was given an absolute hammering the New Zealand women's national cricket team as they won the match by 58 runs. The Indian women's team was never really allowed by the Kiwi players to settle throughout the match and showcased dominance. Kiwi skipper Sophie Devine played a brilliant knock with the bat whereas Rosemary Mair and Lea Tahuhu bowled game changing spells with the ball. Fans can have a look at the updated points table here. 

04 Oct, 22:55 (IST)

OUT! Rosemary Mair picks up her fourth wicket of the match as Renuka Singh Thakur is the final Indian wicket to fell. The Indian team has been given an absolute hammering by the Kiwis as they lose the match by 58 runs. Renuka Singh 0 (1) c Sophie Devine b Rosemary Mair

04 Oct, 22:52 (IST)

OUT! The ninth wicket is down for the India women's national cricket team as Shreyanka Patil has to walk back. Patil tries to slog Rosemary Mair but Molly Penfold takes an easy catch. Shreyanka Patil 7 (13) c Molly Penfold b Rosemary Mair

04 Oct, 22:44 (IST)

OUT! Pooja Vastrakar has been cleaned up by Amelia Kerr as the Indian women's team is eight diwn. The New Zealand women's team is now two wickets away from victory.  Pooja Vastrakar 8 (7) b Amelia Kerr

04 Oct, 22:39 (IST)

OUT! The New Zealand team is on a roll against India Women as Deepti Sharma walks back. Lea Tahuhu picks up her third wicket of the match and the New Zealand team is inching close to victory. Deepti Sharma 13 (18) c Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

04 Oct, 22:30 (IST)

Out! Pace off and chipped into the ring! Reddy went deep in the crease but ended up spooning a length ball up into the offside, a simple catch for Bates in the covers, and New Zealand is closing in on a sensational win to start their World Cup. Arundhati Reddy c Suzie Bates b Rosemary Mair 1 (4)

04 Oct, 22:20 (IST)

OUT! The India women's national cricket team is in all sorts of trouble in the IND-W vs NZ-W ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match. Richa Ghosh is the batter to walk back and Lea Tahuhu strikes for New Zealand. Richa Ghosh 12 (19) c Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

04 Oct, 22:08 (IST)

OUT! Fourth one down for India as Jemimah Rodrigues has to walk back. Rodrigues tries to play Lea Tahuhu over the mid-on fielder but ends up mistiming the ball and hits it straight into the hands of Maddy Green. Jemimah Rodrigues 13 (11) c Maddy Green b Lea Tahuhu

04 Oct, 21:53 (IST)

OUT! The Indian team loses its third wicket as Harmanpreet Kaur is trapped in front by Rosemary Mair. Harman tries to play the ball across but the ball hits the pad. Huge appeal from New Zealand and the umpire gives it out. Kaur takes the DRS but at the end, the umpire's call saves New Zealand. Harmanpreet Kaur 15 (14) lbw Rosemary Mair 

04 Oct, 21:44 (IST)

OUT! Another one bites the dust for the Indian women's team as Smriti Mandhana gets out while trying to attack Eden Carson. Mandhana steps down the wicket and plays a shot towards long off, however, handed over an easy catch to Maddy Green. Smriti Mandhana 12 (13) c Maddy Green b Eden Carson

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The fourth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be between the two strong title contenders – India and New Zealand. The India National Cricket Team might have been the most successful side in the Asian tournaments, but the side struggled earlier on the world stage. The closest the India Women’s Cricket Team came to winning the title was in 2020 when they faced mighty Australia in the final. But with the talented squad, Harmanpreet Kaur and co. will look to win the title this year. The side has won its practice matches and will start its campaign against the New Zealand team. Why Do Teams Have 'Bangladesh' Written on Their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Jerseys Despite Tournament Being Held in UAE? Know Reason.

The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team also came close to winning the title, twice but were undone by England and Australia in the opening two finals. Yet with players like Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates in the team, the New Zealand side will look to challenge for the title again. Winning the opening match will be important for both the teams as competitive Group A has many teams capable of causing an upset. 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Google Doodle: Search Engine Giant Shares Unique Cricket Artwork Ahead of Women's Twenty20 WC.

Probable Playing XI

India Women’s National Cricket Team: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan

New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu