New Zealand have won this match! Sophie Devine has come with an all-round show and aided by Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr's performances with the ball, the White Ferns have levelled the series 1-1! It was a real team performance from New Zealand, first with the bat in hand and then while defending their total. Experienced campaigners Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine scored half-centuries while there were significant contributions from Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green as they posted a strong total in 259/9. Chasing 260, India never really got going, losing wickets at regular intervals. Radha Yadav, who was sensational with her four-wicket haul and excellent fielding helped, battled hard with 48 runs while Saima Thakor struck 29 and Harmanpreet Kaur hit 24 as India managed just 183 all out in 47.1 overs. Sophie Devine with figures of 3/27 was the best bowler and Lea Tahuhu scalped three wickets as well while Jess Kerr and Eden Carson took two each. It was an impressive show for New Zealand who have levelled the series. For India, Radha Yadav's all-round performance was one of the shining lights in what was a disappointing day at the office.
NZ-W Win By 76 Runs | India Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights of 2nd ODI 2024: Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr Help White Ferns Level Series
The India women's national cricket team is all set to clash against New Zealand in the second ODI match of the three-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The IND-W vs NZ-W second ODI match has a start time of 01:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
OUT! Jess Kerr has dismissed Saima Thakor and New Zealand finally break this partnership which had yielded 70 runs. Saima Thakor struck a shot through the off-side but she found the fielder with Suzie Bates taking a good catch. Saima Thakor c Bates b Jess Kerr 29(54)
The required run rate keeps increasing here for India and the chase is only getting tougher. Radha Yadav and Saima Thakor have stitched a -run partnership, playing some good shots while also rotating the strike and they have kept India in the hunt somewhat.
New Zealand are in complete control at the moment and India are staring at a big loss here. Radha Yadav and Saima Thakor have put up a steady partnership and will hope to take this game till the end here. New Zealand will look to take the two remaining wickets and end the game.
OUT! India lose an eighth wicket and it is Arundhati Reddy who has to depart! Eden Carson has struck again with the right-hander edging one to Izzy Gaze behind the stumps. Arundhati Reddy c Isabella Gaze b Eden Carson 2(9)
OUT! Lea Tahuhu has her third wicket of the match and this time, she has dismissed Deepti Sharma! The left-hander edged the ball and wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze ended up taking a good catch. India are in real trouble now, staring at a massive defeat. Deepti Sharma c Isabella Gaze b Lea Tahuhu 15(23)
OUT! Tejal Hasabnis is out and it is surely one of the most unfortunate ones! She went on the back foot to pull the delivery but it hits her leg and goes onto the stumps. India's misery with the bat continues. Tejal Hasabnis b Eden Carson 15(38)
OUT! Sophie Devine has struck again and this time, she has dismissed her opposite number Harmanpreet Kaur! The right-hander dragged the ball from the off-stump on the leg-side but did not have the distance with Eden Carson taking the catch in the deep. India continue to slide into further trouble with New Zealand in complete control. Harmanpreet Kaur c Eden Carson b Sophie Devine 24(35)
OUT! Sophie Devine has struck in her first over, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues. The right-hander edged the ball with wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze taking a good catch. India's innings is in complete tatters at the moment and need a big partnership from here on. Jemimah Rodrigues c Isabella Gaze b Devine 17(28)
Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues are looking to lead India's fightback in this match after they were reduced to 26/3 at one stage. Both the right-handers are capable of building a game-changing partnership from here on and it will be interesting to see how New Zealand respond from here.
OUT! India are in trouble with Lea Tahuhu dismissing Yastika Bhatia. The left-hander got a faint edge with wicketkeeper Isabella Gaze taking the catch. The hosts are in a difficult situation at the moment with Lea Tahuhu taking her second wicket. All eyes on Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues now! Yastika Bhatia c Isabella Gaze b Lea Tahuhu 12(15)
OUT! Jess Kerr has struck and she has removed the dangerous Shafali Verma! The right-hander was struck on the pad after being caught on the crease and despite a DRS, the umpire's decision remained and she was given out. India have lost both openers now and it is a big blow. Shafali Verma lbw b Jess Kerr 11(9)
Shafali Verma is on the charge here and she will look to score as many as runs as possible in a bid to maximise the field restrictions in the first 10 overs. The target is a tall ask but India will believe that they can get there with a couple of big partnerships.
OUT! A big wicket as India lose Smriti Mandhana! The left-hander has been dismissed by the experienced Lea Tahuhu with the left-hander throwing her hands at the away going delivery with Georgia Plimmer taking a good catch. Smriti Mandhana c Georgia Plimmer b Lea Tahuhu 0(2)
New Zealand have posted 259/9 in 50 overs and it is a big total on the board. Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates struck half-centuries and it will take India some doing to chase this down against a quality bowling attack. Fortunately for India, captain Harmanpreet Kaur is back and it is a massive boost for their batting. We will back with the chase shortly!
OUT! Saima Thakor has struck, dismissing Eden Carson, who missed the ball while going for a big hoick. Eden Carson b Saima Thakor 1 (3)
OUT! Radha Yadav has struck twice in two balls, dismissing Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu with Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma taking the catches in the deep. New Zealand have been dented in their attempt to post a strong total but this is still is a pretty good show with the bat. Before this, Yastika Bhatia had pulled off a brilliant stumping off Deepti Sharma's bowling to dismiss Izzy Gaze. Sophie Devine c Jemimah Rodrigues b Radha Yadav 79(86) and Lea Tahuhu c Deepti Sharma b Radha Yadav 0(1)
OUT! A wicket for the Indian women's team as Maddy Green has to walk back. Radha Yadav gets her second wicket of the match and the Indian team will look to restrict the opposition to the lowest total as possible. Maddy Green c Arundhati Reddy b Radha Yadav 42 (41)
Sophie Devine and Maddy Green have now shifted gears and they will look forward to give a strong finish to the visitors.
Kiwi batters Maddy Green and Sophie Devine will look forward to build a decent and strong partnership and take the Kiwis forward. All the onus will be on Sophie Devine.
The India women's national cricket team is all set to clash against the New Zealand women's national cricket team in the second ODI of the three-match series. The Indian women's team already have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and they look forward to sealing the contest in the second ODI match. The white ferns were completely outplayed by the Indian women's team in the first ODI match with both the bat and ball. You can check the India women's national cricket team vs New Zealand women's national cricket team match scorecard. India Women vs New Zealand Women Free Live Streaming Online, 2nd ODI 2024: How To Watch IND-W vs NZ-W Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?.
The Indian women's team may witness the comeback of Harmanpreet Kaur who was rested for the first ODI match due to a niggle. The Indian team showcased a decent performance with the bat wherein almost every batter ended up scoring runs and played some cameo knocks. The bowlers shined with the ball as well showcased a decent performance. IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI 2024 Match Preview: Key Battles, H2H, and More About India Women vs New Zealand Women Cricket Game in Ahmedabad.
On the other hand, the white ferns were decent with the ball wherein Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr shared seven wickets between themselves. The New Zealand women's team will walk into the second ODI match with the intention to level the series.
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