New Zealand recharged their campaign in Hamilton and now seek to topple the tournament favourites in the capital.
However, Lea Tahuhu took her second collection of three wickets in a week and was outstanding value for it. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. Just as that pair looked to apply the accelerator, Amelia Kerr spun one past the advancing skipper and Martin completed the stumping. The skipper has often complained about not being ‘in’ during some of her big innings, yet she seemed in fine nick until dismissed caught behind, cutting at a ball a fraction too close. That all came long after she’d removed Devine in her opening over.
ANALYSIS: A surprise choice to open the bowling was the right one as they put India under pressure when they needed to at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. Suzie Bates’ enthusiastic reaction to taking the catch in the covers said it all. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. But after expensive outings in the White Ferns’ first two matches – the opening night loss to the West Indies (3-57 off nine), and the win over Bangladesh (0-19 off two) in a rain-hit contest on Tuesday – she was a revelation. White Ferns get it right from the start in Women's Cricket World Cup win over India * White Ferns score crucial women's cricket World Cup win over India in Hamilton
New Zealand bowlers restrict India as White Ferns win second Women's Cricket World Cup game.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad also stood out with the ball for India with 2-46 from her 10 overs. The White Ferns continued their recent dominance over India with a 62-run win in their Women's Cricket World Cup game in Hamilton. Pace bowler Lea Tahuhu had her best return for the world cup so far, taking 3-17 from her 10 overs in a miserly showing that kept India in check early in their run chase.
Ramesh Powar said that he was surprised with how India batted in the first 20 overs in the match against New Zealand.
And moving forward, I hope it will help us getting right results and the mindset," Powar said. So whatever is available, and what is given to me, I am just trying to make the best out of it. We wanted to give her a break, and bring in Yastika who was consistent in the performances. This is the right time to put your hand up and put up the performances, because we have been training for last six months. "I think it was one of those days where things didn't go our way and honestly I was also surprised with the way we batted for 20 overs. Powar urged the senior players in his side to stand up and take more responsibility.
Brief Scores: New Zealand: 260 for 9 in 50 overs (Amy Satterthwaite 75, Amelia Kerr 50; Pooja Vastrakar 4/34) India: 198 all out in 46.4 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur ...
Brief Scores: New Zealand: 260 for 9 in 50 overs (Amy Satterthwaite 75, Amelia Kerr 50; Pooja Vastrakar 4/34) India: 198 all out in 46.4 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 71, Mithali Raj 31; Lea Tahuhu 3/17, Amelia Kerr 3/56). For New Zealand, Amy Satterthwaite (75) and Amelia Kerr (50) scored half-centuries. Vastrakar's 4/34 helped India restrict New Zealand to 260 for 9 after skipper Mithali Raj opted to field.
The couple starred with bat and ball respectively, as New Zealand beat India for their second-straight win of the tournament.
After starting their World Cup with a dramatic defeat and rain-interrupted win, tonight's straightforward - and vital - victory over India must have felt ...
Aside from Suzie Bates, the top order all at least made starts and built a succession of strong partnerships. With two wins and one defeat, their chances of reaching the semifinals have brightened considerably in recent days, now set to face Australia on Sunday. So when Amelia Kerr turned one away to dismiss the skipper for 31, the first of two wickets from consecutive deliveries for the 21-year-old, the rest of the innings assumed the feeling of a procession.
Amy Satterthwaite scores 75 and Amelia Kerr 50 as New Zealand post 260-9 batting first; India, in reply, are bowled out for 198 in the 47th over, despite a fine ...
Still, it left India requiring a record Women's World Cup run chase in order to win and New Zealand's bowlers immediately put the squeeze on at the start of their innings, with Smriti Mandhana (6) and Deepti Sharma (5) both departing early. New Zealand produced a performance to catch the attention of its main rivals at the Women's World Cup as they beat India by 62 runs in their third group game in Hamilton on Thursday. Amy Satterthwaite scores 75 and Amelia Kerr 50 as New Zealand post 260-9 batting first; India, in reply, are bowled out for 198 in the 47th over, despite a fine, unbeaten 71 from 63 balls by Harmanpreet Kaur
The pressure was on the hosts, who needed to win in order to keep on track for a semi-final berth.
Lea Tahuhu was the pick of the bowlers, taking three for 17 off her 10 overs.
The White Ferns climb to second on the ladder on equal points with Australia and West Indies. Their next game is against their trans-Tasman rival in Wellington on Sunday.
Batting first, Kerr (50) and player of the match Amy Satterthwaite (75) were the top scorers on the White Ferns' scorecard, both notching vital half-centuries ...