Wed Oct 30 01:12:00 UTC 2024: ## India Women Clinch Series Against New Zealand With Thrilling Six-Wicket Win
**Ahmedabad, India** – India Women secured a thrilling 2-1 series victory over New Zealand Women on Tuesday after a six-wicket triumph in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The chase wasn’t without its hiccups, with India losing Shafali Verma early on, but Smriti Mandhana and Yastika Bhatia steadied the ship with a crucial opening partnership. Mandhana, in particular, shone with a century, her eighth in ODIs, and became the Indian woman with the most centuries in the format.
The captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, played a crucial role in the final stages of the chase, guiding India to victory with a strong contribution.
New Zealand, despite losing early wickets, were kept in the game thanks to a valiant effort from Brooke Halliday, who scored a maiden half-century. However, India’s bowling attack proved too strong, with Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma taking crucial wickets.
Earlier, New Zealand, who won the toss and opted to bat first, were struggling at 88/5 before Halliday and Isabella Gaze put on a vital partnership, pushing the score to 232.
India’s chase was initially shaky, but Mandhana and Bhatia’s partnership laid the foundation for victory. The eventual win proves India’s dominance in the series.
**Key highlights from the match:**
* Smriti Mandhana scored a century, her eighth in ODIs, and became the Indian woman with the most centuries in the format.
* Brooke Halliday scored a maiden half-century for New Zealand.
* Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma took crucial wickets for India.
* India won the match by six wickets and clinched the series 2-1.
With this win, India Women cemented their position as a dominant force in women’s cricket. They will be hoping to carry this momentum into their next challenge.
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