In a crucial match for both teams, Sophie Devine's New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against Harmanpreet Kaur's India in the T20 World Cup. While New Zealand is already out of the knockout stage, India has an uphill battle ahead, with a poor record against New Zealand in the last few matches. However, with a strong spin arsenal, India may be able to limit the Kiwi batters and exploit the dew factor in their favor. Follow live score and updates to see how the match unfolds.
Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand vs India
Background
The Women's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament contested by the women's national teams of the top-ranked nations. The tournament was first held in 2009 and is currently held every two years. Australia is the most successful team, having won the title five times.
India and New Zealand have met twice before in the Women's T20 World Cup, with India winning both matches. In the 2010 tournament, India won by six wickets, while in the 2016 tournament, India won by 18 runs.
Current Match
In a crucial match for both teams, Sophie Devine's New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against Harmanpreet Kaur's India in the T20 World Cup. While New Zealand is already out of the knockout stage, India has an uphill battle ahead, with a poor record against New Zealand in the last few matches. However, with a strong spin arsenal, India may be able to limit the Kiwi batters and exploit the dew factor in their favor.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who are the key players to watch in this match?
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each team?
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3. What are the weather conditions expected to be like?
The weather forecast for the match is mostly sunny with a slight breeze. The temperature is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius.
4. What is the prize money for the winner of the tournament?
The prize money for the winner of the tournament is $1 million.
5. Who is the defending champion?
Australia is the defending champion, having won the tournament in 2020.
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