### **New Zealand Women vs India Women T20 Live Update: An Intense Battle on the Pitch** 

In today’s thrilling **New Zealand Women vs India Women** T20 clash, both teams have brought their A-game, providing cricket fans with an exciting live-action experience. This match has been anticipated as one of the most competitive encounters in the 2024 T20 series. As the match unfolds, let’s dive into the key moments, highlights, and live updates from the game, with the focus firmly on the exceptional skills displayed by both sides.

#### **Match Details**

- **Date:** 5th October 2024
- **Venue:** Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
- **Match Start Time:** 1:30 PM (IST)
- **Teams:** New Zealand Women vs India Women

This match is crucial as both teams are battling for supremacy, eager to secure their spot in the ongoing tournament. Let’s take a look at how the game has progressed so far.

 

### **First Innings Highlights: New Zealand Women’s Commanding Start**

 

The toss favored New Zealand, and they opted to bat first. From the very first over, the New Zealand Women displayed an aggressive stance, with their openers making use of the powerplay to accelerate the run rate.

 #### **Key Players for New Zealand Women:**

 - **Sophie Devine** (Captain) – The experienced captain led from the front, scoring a quick-fire 45 off 28 balls, including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes. Her partnership with Suzie Bates gave New Zealand a stable foundation.

- **Suzie Bates** – One of the most consistent players in the team, Bates added 38 runs to the scoreboard. Her innings were filled with precision and patience, as she anchored the team during the middle overs. 

By the 10th over, New Zealand had already posted 85 runs, with only one wicket down. India’s bowlers struggled to contain the explosive batting attack, but **Deepti Sharma** managed to break the partnership by taking the crucial wicket of Devine in the 12th over.

 

#### **India Women’s Bowling Performance:** 

- **Deepti Sharma** – With a stellar performance, Sharma managed to dismiss Devine and Bates, giving India a much-needed breakthrough.

- **Pooja Vastrakar** – Known for her pace, Vastrakar took 2 wickets in quick succession, bringing India back into the game and restricting New Zealand’s run flow.

 By the end of the first innings, New Zealand posted a competitive total of **162/6** in 20 overs. Despite a strong start, India’s bowlers managed to pull things back slightly, but it’s still going to be a challenging chase for India. 

### **Second Innings: India Women’s Response So Far**

 India Women’s batting line-up took to the crease with determination, knowing the importance of this match. The chase began with **Smriti Mandhana** and **Shafali Verma** opening the innings. The powerplay saw India off to a steady start, with both openers playing cautiously to avoid early wickets.

 #### **Key Players for India Women:**

 - **Smriti Mandhana** – Known for her class and style, Mandhana has been impressive so far. She has scored 30 runs off 22 balls, including 4 boundaries, keeping India in the game with a controlled approach.

- **Shafali Verma** – The young powerhouse of the Indian team, Verma provided the perfect support to Mandhana. She’s currently at 24 runs off 18 balls, including 2 sixes, as she continues to build India’s innings.

 By the 10th over, India stands at **78/1**, requiring 85 more runs to win from the remaining 10 overs. The partnership between Mandhana and Verma is crucial at this point, as the team looks to maintain a steady run rate. 

#### **New Zealand’s Bowling Attack:**

 - **Lea Tahuhu** – The experienced bowler has been economical so far, keeping India’s run rate in check. She took the crucial wicket of Shafali Verma in the 11th over.

- **Amelia Kerr** – Kerr’s spin has troubled the Indian middle order. Her variations have kept the Indian batters on their toes, and she remains a key threat in the middle overs. 

With India needing to accelerate in the coming overs, it will be interesting to see how the middle order handles the pressure. 

### **Key Moments So Far** 

- **Sophie Devine’s Explosive Start**: Her aggressive batting in the powerplay put India on the back foot early on.

- **Deepti Sharma’s Double Blow**: Sharma’s two wickets helped India regain some control during New Zealand’s innings.

- **Smriti Mandhana’s Steady Play**: Mandhana is proving to be the backbone of India’s chase, but much depends on her ability to stay at the crease.

- **Lea Tahuhu’s Breakthrough**: New Zealand’s veteran bowler dismissed Verma at a critical moment, putting more pressure on the Indian middle order.

 

### **What’s Next?** 

As the game progresses, India Women are in a decent position to chase the target, but the next few overs will be critical. With Mandhana still at the crease and the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues yet to come, India has the firepower to win the match.

 On the other hand, New Zealand will rely heavily on their bowlers to pick up quick wickets and maintain pressure on the Indian batters. Their fielding has been sharp so far, and they’ll need to keep up the intensity to defend their total.

 ### **Live Updates to Follow:**

 - **15th Over Update**: India is 115/2, needing 48 runs off 30 balls.

- **16th Over**: Harmanpreet Kaur joins Mandhana at the crease after Rodrigues was caught at deep midwicket.

- **17th Over**: India now requires 36 runs from 24 balls. The pressure is mounting on both sides.

 Stay tuned as we bring you more live updates from this exciting **New Zealand Women vs India Women** T20 encounter. Will India chase down the target, or will New Zealand’s bowlers defend their total? We’ll keep you posted on every development as it happens.

 

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