New Zealand beat India in their opening T20 World Cup match with a fine all-round performance in Dubai.
India suffered a shock 58-run defeat by New Zealand in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai.
India, one of the pre-tournament contenders, fought back strongly in the middle overs only for New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine to strike a counter-attacking 57 not out at the death. New Zealand's own innings stuttered slightly after Bates and Plimmer fell in consecutive overs and Melie Kerr only managed 13, but Devine's knock proved the difference as her strong finish helped her side take all the momentum into the defence of their total.
A score of 55-0 after the powerplay gave Devine a much-needed platform so that the wickets of the openers did not matter too much – she could absorb pressure through the middle overs before unleashing at the end, striking seven fours in her 36-ball knock.
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