In the fourth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand Women secured a convincing victory over India Women by 58 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 160 runs, with Sophie Devine leading the charge with a brilliant unbeaten 57 off 36 balls. Georgia Plimmer also contributed significantly, scoring 34 runs, while India’s bowling struggled to contain the Kiwi batswomen.
In response, India faltered in their chase and collapsed to 102 runs in 19 overs. The Indian lineup struggled against the New Zealand bowlers, with only Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur reaching double figures. Rosemary Mair’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for just 19 runs, proved decisive in dismantling the Indian batting order. Sophie Devine was named Player of the Match for her all-round contribution, highlighting New Zealand’s dominance in this encounter and sending a strong message to their opponents in the tournament.
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A look at all the records made in India Women vs New Zealand Women’s cricket match
Most Expensive Bowling Returns for India in Women’s T20 World Cup
| Bowler | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikha Pandey | 0/52 | Australia-W | Melbourne | 2020 Final |
| Deepti Sharma | 0/45 | New Zealand-W | Dubai | 2024 |
| Renuka Singh | 0/41 | Australia-W | Cape Town | 2023 SF |
| Deepti Sharma | 1/39 | Pakistan-W | Cape Town | 2023 |
Biggest Defeat Margins for India Women in T20 World Cup (by runs)
| Defeat Margin | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 runs | Australia-W | Melbourne | 2020 Final |
| 58 runs | New Zealand-W | Dubai | 2024 |
| 52 runs | New Zealand-W | Trent Bridge | 2009 |
| 22 runs | Sri Lanka-W | Sylhet | 2014 |
50-Plus Score & 3 Catches in a Women’s T20 World Cup Game
| Player | Performance | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney (AUS-W) | 78*, 3 catches | India-W | Melbourne | 2020 Final |
| Alyssa Healy (AUS-W) | 54*, 3 catches | Sri Lanka-W | Gqeberha | 2023 |
| Tazmin Brits (SA-W) | 68, 4 catches | England-W | Cape Town | 2023 SF |
| Sophie Devine (NZ-W) | 57*, 3 catches | India-W | Dubai | 2024 |
* Alyssa Healy is the only designated wicketkeeper in this list.
4-Wicket Hauls for New Zealand Women in Women’s T20 World Cup
| Bowler | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Browne | 4/15 | Pakistan-W | Basseterre | 2010 |
| Rosemary Mair | 4/19 | India-W | Dubai | 2024 |
| Sophie Devine | 4/22 | West Indies-W | Mumbai WS | 2016 |
