Fri Oct 25 01:58:14 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– **Context**: The Indian women’s cricket team faced disappointment in the Women’s T20 World Cup, being knocked out after losing to New Zealand. However, they made a comeback in the ODI series.
– **ODI Victory**: India secured a decisive victory against New Zealand by 59 runs in the first ODI.
– **Match Details**:
– India batted first, scoring 227 runs and getting all out in 44.3 overs.
– In response, New Zealand was all out for 168 runs in 40.4 overs.
– **Key Performers**:
– **Bowling**: Radha Yadav was instrumental with three wickets, while Simran Thakur took two wickets. Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy each secured one wicket.
– **Fielding**: Indian fielders contributed significantly, with three New Zealand players being run out.
– **Batting**: For India, Tejal Hasabnis (42) and Deepti Sharma (41) were top scorers, while Shafali Verma (33), Jemimah Rodrigues (35), and Yastika Bhatia (37) also performed well.
– **New Zealand’s Bowling**: Amelia Kerr stood out for New Zealand with four wickets, while Jess Kerr claimed three and Eden Carson took two.
– **Acknowledgment**: The article encourages readers to stay updated through the Samakalika Malayalam app for the latest news.
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