Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (UNI) New Zealand posted a respectable total of 232 runs in challenging conditions in Ahmedabad, bouncing back after a shaky start that saw them reduced to 88 for 5.
Opting to bat first, the team faced early struggles, with tentative running between the wickets, leading to the run-out of Bates.
Indian bowlers quickly capitalised on the momentum, dismissing Lauren Down and Sophie Devine in quick succession.
Georgia Plimmer managed to put up a fight, contributing 39 runs before her dismissal, followed by Maddy Green, who became the second batswoman to fall to a runout.
Despite these setbacks, Brooke Halliday stepped up, anchoring New Zealand’s innings with a determined knock of 86 runs. Her efforts were supported by two crucial partnerships — a 64-run stand with Isabella Gaze and a 47-run partnership with Hannah Rowe — which steadied the innings.
Exhausted in the Ahmedabad heat, Halliday was eventually dismissed, but her resilience set a solid foundation. Tahuhu then added a quick 24 runs, pushing New Zealand to a competitive score that reflects their determination to challenge India’s bowling attack.
Brief Score:
New Zealand 232 all out in 49.3 overs (Brooke Halliday 86, Georgia Plimmer 39, Lee Tahuhu 24; Deepti Sharma 3/39, Priya Mishra 2/41).
