 "India captain Harmanpreet Kaur walks back after being dismissed for 15 by Rosemary Mair. AP")
The India women’s cricket team got their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup off to a horrendous start following a 58-run loss to New Zealand in their Group A match in Dubai on Friday. Much was expected from the Women in Blue, but in the end, they were completely outplayed by a confident New Zealand side that excelled across all departments. India were asked to field after New Zealand won the toss.
As it happened | India vs New Zealand, 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A
Skipper Sophie Devine led from the front with an unbeaten 57 to propel the White Ferns to 160/4. That total was more than enough for New Zealand, with Rosemary Mair (4/19) and Lea Tahuhu (3/15) sharing seven wickets between them to bowl out India for 102 in 19 overs. Fans and cricket experts were far from pleased with India’s performance on Friday. Here are a few reactions: