In a high-stakes match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's brilliant century and captain Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten half-century helped India defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third ODI and win the series 2-1. Mandhana's 100 runs and Kaur's 59 not out were vital in chasing down the target of 233 set by New Zealand. The trophy was then lifted by Kaur and the team, celebrating the series win against a strong opposition.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana lead India to victory against New Zealand in the third ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium. In a close match, India's middle order struggled, but Kaur and Mandhana's partnership built a solid foundation for the victory. With this win, India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.
In a must-win match for New Zealand, skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2nd Women's ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the previous match, India won by 59 runs thanks to strong performances by debutant Tejal Hasabnis and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who scored 42 and 41 runs, respectively. The Indian team will look for a repeat performance to secure the series win.
As the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup draws near, all eyes are on the opening match between India and New Zealand, two top contenders in Group A. Fans can stay updated on the live scorecard and other updates by simply clicking on the designated icon. With the tournament held in UAE, it will also mark the seventh time for some iconic players to participate and for top bowlers to showcase their skills in the T20 format. Be sure to catch the top 7 moments in Women's T20 World Cup history, including the best innings and highest wicket-takers.