New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

New Zealand and India have long had an intense rivalry when it comes to women’s cricket. New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard often reflects the close contests and thrilling finishes that define their encounters. New Zealand currently holds the edge when it comes to international matches; however, India has managed to eke out some narrow victories on occasion.

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal both scored centuries as India set New Zealand a formidable target at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

New Zealand Women’s National Team

The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team, better known as the White Ferns, represents New Zealand in international women’s cricket competition. Organised by New Zealand Cricket – a full member of the International Cricket Council – they are led by coach Suzie Bates and captained by Sophie Devine and have participated in all eleven ICC Women’s World Cup editions since their inaugural appearance where they have won one championship and finished as runners-up on three separate occasions.

This team has been consistently rated by ICC as the best in the world since 2013. Furthermore, they have won nine ODI titles and boast a longstanding tradition in Women’s Twenty20 cricket – as well as breaking an unbroken streak of consecutive ODI wins in history of women’s cricket.

India and New Zealand share an intense cricket rivalry that dates back to 1977 when their first meeting took place. New Zealand’s White Ferns women’s cricket team have often defeated India’s women’s cricket team but on several occasions India managed to come back and win back games against New Zealand.

Both teams share a rich heritage of engaging in fierce cricket rivalry between themselves, with over 115 Test and ODI encounters between them culminating in one ending in a tie in February of 2017.

No matter the efforts of Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday and Isabelle Gaze, New Zealand batswomen always seemed outmatched and it would take something extraordinary from them to pose any meaningful challenge to Renuka’s early spell to create any lasting damage.

India was relatively uneventful in their second innings as they navigated the final few overs with ease, eventually finishing on 271/8 with Izzy Gaze unbeaten on 65 from 51 balls. Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud were instrumental bowling wise while Deepti Sharma and Pratika Rawal kept run rates under control. New Zealand experienced difficulties with bat and were eventually bowled out for just 176 runs during the final over.

Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine has been playing with the New Zealand women’s national cricket team, or White Ferns, since 2006 and is one of its most experienced members. Renowned for her all-round skills such as batting and bowling, including international honours and accolades earned throughout her tenure, Sophie also holds experience from previous stints with Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers of Women’s Big Bash League competition.

Devine is a dual international, representing her nation in both cricket and field hockey. As a child she played various sports with her dad and brothers; one goal as a child was to represent New Zealand’s field hockey team – The Black Sticks (New Zealand field hockey team). Devine proved her ability to manage both sports while attending Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch for her studies.

Devine initially began her career bowling for New Zealand but quickly recognized that her true forte lay in batting. Over time, her batting has continued to improve as evidenced by numerous fifties scored with the White Ferns ODI and T20 teams; alongside Suzie Bates and Amy Satterthwaite she is one of their most consistent performers in both formats.

Devine was both fierce competitor on the pitch and an irrepressibly funny personality off it, fighting back tears as she played her final ODI against England in Wellington on Sunday. Both teams paid her the ultimate tribute with affectionate guard of honours from both squads as well as traditional Maori tribute led by Melie Kerr; it was an emotional farewell that will remain memorable to her forever.

Lea Tahuhu

Lea Tahuhu is an elite fast bowler capable of instilling fear into international batting lines. First appearing for Canterbury in 2008/09 and rapidly promoted into the WHITE FERNS side. Her success both domestically and abroad saw her take over 100 wickets across all formats with them; moreover her experience and pace have enabled her to mentor emerging players such as Jess Kerr and Molly Penfold into becoming strong contributors on international stage.

Tahuhu hasn’t quite lived up to expectations at the World Cup thus far, but she performed admirably during this match. Tahuhu remains an integral member of New Zealand’s squad and can often prove decisive come crunch time.

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal both made centuries as India amassed an imposing total of 340-3 in 49 overs, though their target was later revised downward to 325 due to rain delays.

NZ have struggled with their bat, though Brooke Halliday and Isabella Gaze have shown some promising signs. Isabella Gaze had an impressive knock of 76 off 55 balls; unfortunately though they still cannot score enough runs against India’s bowlers who look poised to keep control as we reach the last 20 overs of this contest.

Halliday struck two key blows during Mair’s third over, hitting one through mid-wicket for four runs and then pulling back over deep square leg to add two. She then hit back over Mair’s bowler’s head on ball four for six – New Zealand finally get their five required off two deliveries but deep midwicket took their catch – an important wicket that ended a trying day on the field for New Zealand, ending it all too late against Bangladesh on Sunday in their final group match; hoping Jemima Rodrigues can guide them to safety – with help from Gaze and Halliday of course; there’s plenty of time for them all to turn it all around before then!

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur took her final catch at cover amidst cheers of encouragement from teammates and an explosion of confetti at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to seal India’s women’s cricket victory; an act which marked an important step on their long journey from defeat to triumph, starting from heartache and near misses, until finally becoming the crowning glory for an entire nation that loves cricket.

It was a triumphant triumph for a team that had recovered from an initial stumble to make their mark in the tournament, eventually reaching the finals and being led by an inspirational captain who could deliver under pressure – not only inspiring her teammates, but also taking charge when necessary. They rewrote history books as World Cup Champions!

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal partnered brilliantly, amassing an outstanding partnership of 212 to secure India’s win against New Zealand. Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed, hitting two fours off Tahuhu’s fifth over.

In her previous over, she stepped out of her crease and played a square cut to the on-side for four – her fifth boundary off just 38 balls! Then, pushing hard against Tahuhu’s short ball for single, she completed her sixth fifty in this tournament while taking India past 291.

As India took to the field for their last five overs, bowlers had more work to do. Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud kept the run rate below five runs per over, then Renuka Singh and Sreesanth brought it further down with paceman deliveries from Renuka Singh and Sreesanth respectively bringing down required run rates further still. India advanced to its final with this outstanding bowling performance by India’s bowling unit ensuring victory!