Women's World Cup: Indian bowlers shine, thrash New Zealand by 186 runs
Chasing a target of 266, the Blackcaps failed to put up a mere fight against the Indian bowlers.
Amy Satterthwaite was the top scorer for New Zealand with 26 runs from 47 balls. Only three batters could get a double digit score beside their names.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked five wickets for 15 runs in 7.3 overs while Deepti Sharma had two wickets under her belt.
Earlier, Indian captain Mitali Raj led from the front to steer her team to a comfortable 265 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
The Indian skipper scored a brilliant 109 runs with her willow.
Losing the toss, India came out to bat against New Zealand and scored 265/7 in 50 overs.
Though India lost wickets upfront, it was the partnership between the skipper and Harmanpreet Kaur which pushed the team to a comfort zone.
Though Kaur was dismissed at 60, Raj went on to score a hundred. She was aptly supported by Veda Krishnamurthy, who scored a quick 70 in the later part of the innings.
Leigh Kasperek of New Zealand finished with the best bowling figure of 3/45 in 10 overs.
Hannah Rowe bagged two Indian wickets, conceding just 30 runs.
Image: Official Facebook page of ICC.
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