New Zealand Women put a strong total of 160/4 in 20 overs in a Group stage ICC Women’s T20 World Cup , led by Sophie Devine who scored an undefeated 57 off 36 balls. India Women responded by trying to reach the mark achieving only 102 runs in 19 overs because Rosemary Mair’s outstanding bowling stats of 4/19 wre havoc. With Devine correctly named Player of the Match for her match-winning effort, New Zealand emerged triumphant by 58 runs.
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New Zealand captain Sophie Devine believes that the umpire’s call on the run-out may have “stalled” India’s progress
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, who inspired them to a big win over India in their Women’s T20 World Cup opener, feels the run-out controversy surrounding Amelia Kerr may have “stalled” India’s game flow but she stressed the importance of respecting umpires’ judgment.
India found themselves in the midst of an umpiring controversy against the Kiwis here on Friday, a match they lost by 58 runs.
The incident occurred in the 14th over of New Zealand’s innings when Kerr was run out by Indian wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh while she attempted a second run along with Devine.
Kerr had already begun walking off the field before being called back by the umpires Anna Harris and Jacqueline Williams who ruled the ball dead, as Deepti Sharma had already received her cap from the umpire, signaling the end of the over.
The decision caused frustration for India as head coach Amol Mazumdar was seen in an heated discussion with the fourth umpire.
Acknowledging the ambiguity of such moments, Devine emphasised the importance of respecting the umpires’ decision.
However, Devine continued to play a pivotal role, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 57 off 36 balls in a crucial 46-run partnership (26 balls) with Brooke Halliday, propelling New Zealand to a match winning 160/4.
In reply, India folded for 102 with pacers Rosemary Mair and Lea Tahuhu sharing seven wickets between them as New Zealand snapped their 10-match losing streak in spectacular fashion.
Devine said they had planned for this game for nearly a year, but what made the difference was their bowlers’ outstanding execution, dismissing India’s top three inside the powerplay.
She further hailed the opening duo of Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer for seizing the momentum in the powerplay making 55 runs without losing a wicket.
On tackling Indian spinners without much trouble, she said:
(With PTI Inputs)
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