Thu Oct 24 16:39:04 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– Indian women’s cricket team achieved a 59-run victory in the first ODI against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
– India batted first, setting a target of 228 runs, and New Zealand was bowled out for 168 runs in 40.4 overs.
– Tejal Hasabnis was the top scorer for India, making 42 runs off 64 balls in her debut match.
– Other notable contributions came from Deepti Sharma (41 runs), Jemimah Rodrigues (35 runs), Yastika Bhatia (37 runs), and Shefali Verma (33 runs).
– India’s innings faced a setback after losing captain Smriti Mandhana for 5 runs with the team at 12.
– Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler for New Zealand, taking four wickets.
– In response, New Zealand’s top scorers included Brooke Halliday (39 runs) and Maddy Green (31 runs), while Lauren Down, Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr contributed with 26, 25, and 25 runs respectively.
– India’s Radha Yadav took three wickets, and debutant Sayma Thakur claimed two wickets.
– The second match of the series is scheduled to take place the following Sunday in Ahmedabad.
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