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Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana were dismissed in the powerplay overs as India could not get a solid start to the run chase against New Zealand.

Shafali Verma scored 2 runs whereas Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for 12 runs in the run chase.

India lost to New Zealand by 58 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 opener.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma running between the wickets 

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma

'Shafali and Smriti have disappointed more than they have won us matches': Former India captain slams opening pair after loss to New Zealand

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Amelia Kerr did not have much impact on the game with the bat but found herself at the centre of controversy.

The umpires said it was dead ball even though it wasn't collected by the bowler or wicketkeeper.

Jemimah Rodrigues questioned umpires but respects their decision.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues sitting in the dugout during India's clash against New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues

'What if that run out wouldn't have happened? Would they give New Zealand 2 runs for that?': Jemimah Rodrigues questions umpires over controversial decision

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was left fuming after the umpire adjudged Amelia Kerr not out on October 4.

Amelia Kerr was run out but umpire said the ball was dead.

Harmanpreet Kaur had a heated exchange with the umpires.

Sophie Devine said it is umpire's call, not her's.

Sophie Devine in the post-match presentation after 58-run win over India

Sophie Devine

'That's their job, it's not really any of my business': New Zealand captain Sophie Devine's blunt take on umpire's controversial call to save Amelia Kerr

India women's cricket team suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener on October 4.

India faced a 58-run defeat against New Zealand in T20 World Cup campaign opener.

India failed to chase down a 161-run target.

India's Harmanpreet Kaur leads the team off dejected following defeat in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match against New Zealand on October 4. (Getty)

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur's India off to rusty start in Women's T20 World Cup 2024, surrender to New Zealand after Rosemary Mair-Sophie Devine's heroics

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their Women's T20 World Cup 2024's opener on October 4.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their Women's T20 WC opener

While India won both their warm-up matches, New Zealand emerged victorious in one and lost the other one.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (left) and New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine in this frame.

Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophie Devine

IND vs NZ, Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand opt to bat first against Harmanpreet Kaur's India, know playing XIs of both sides

Jemimah Rodrigues reminisced about watching the men's team compete against South Africa in the Barbados final and the excitement of watching the boys win the championship.

India to kick-off their T20 World Cup campaign.

They will face New Zealand in their opening clash.

Team India after winning the T20 World Cup 2024

'when we saw Rohit Sharma and team lifting the trophy..': Jemimah Rodrigues reveals India women's team desire and motivation for T20 World Cup 2024

The families of every player on the team sent heartfelt video messages wishing the lads the best of luck and urging them to bring home the World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana in frame

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Emotional Smriti Mandhana gets teary eyes after watching family message video ahead of IND-W vs NZ-W clash

Ahead of the marquee event, the India skipper was seen batting at three in the warm-up games against West Indies and South Africa but did not get the desired outing.

India set to face New Zealand in their opening clash.

Harmanpreet to keep on batting at number 3.

Harmanpreet Kaur in frame

Harmanpreet Kaur to keep on batting at number 3 in T20 World Cup despite failures in warm-up fixtures, reveals Team India's head coach

Women in Blue are one of the favourites to win this mega tournament and will try to get a winning start to their campaign.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine in frame

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Harshit Rana took three wickets on debut.

He later thanked Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

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Sunil Gavaskar was all praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal's exceptional batting on Day 2 of the Perth Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a solid 90 runs off 193 balls.

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Since many teams wanted to stick with their key players, the RTM cards, which were dropped in the previous mega auction before the 2022 Indian Premier League, have returned this year.

IPL 2025 mega auction to take place in Jeddah.

Teams can use RTM in mega auction.

RTM has a new rule this time.

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What are the rules of RTM card and how can teams use it in IPL 2025 mega auction?

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The NFL has responded to these incidents by issuing a warning to players, highlighting that “organised and skilled groups” seem to be targeting them.

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India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Stats

Match 4, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

NZ-W • 1st innings
160/4

IND-W • 2nd innings
102/10

BATTERS

Smriti Mandhana
c Maddy Green b Eden Carson

Shafali Verma
c & b Eden Carson

Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
lbw b Rosemary Mair

Jemimah Rodrigues
c Maddy Green b Lea Tahuhu

Richa Ghosh (W)
c Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

Deepti Sharma
c Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

Arundhati Reddy
c Suzie Bates b Rosemary Mair

Pooja Vastrakar
b Melie Kerr

Shreyanka Patil
c sub Molly Penfold b Rosemary Mair

Asha Sobhana
not out

Renuka Singh Thakur
c Sophie Devine b Rosemary Mair

BOWLERS

Jess Kerr

Eden Carson

Rosemary Mair

Melie Kerr

Lea Tahuhu

India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Stats

Match 4, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

NZ-W • 1st innings160/4

IND-W • 2nd innings102/10

BATTERS

Smriti Mandhanac Maddy Green b Eden Carson

Shafali Vermac & b Eden Carson

Harmanpreet Kaur (C)lbw b Rosemary Mair

Jemimah Rodriguesc Maddy Green b Lea Tahuhu

Richa Ghosh (W)c Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

Deepti Sharmac Sophie Devine b Lea Tahuhu

Arundhati Reddyc Suzie Bates b Rosemary Mair

Pooja Vastrakarb Melie Kerr

Shreyanka Patilc sub Molly Penfold b Rosemary Mair

Asha Sobhananot out

Renuka Singh Thakurc Sophie Devine b Rosemary Mair