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Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 Photos: Lacklustre India surrender to New Zealand by 62 runs
Firstcricket Staff •An inept batting performance by India led to an all-too familiar surrender against New Zealand as the Mithali Raj-led side went down by 62 runs in its second league stage match on Thursday.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India's torment at the hands of New Zealand continues with 62-run loss
•New Zealand, who have dominated the Indians throughout this summer, didn't let anything change in a familiar script by first scoring a healthy 260 for 9. They then choked the 'Women in Blue' before bowling them out for only 198 in 46.4 overs.
ICC Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana slip two places, Meg Lannings grabs second spot
•The Indian pair of Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar, however, moved up to their career best positions following their half-centuries in the team's 107-run win over Pakistan in the opening game.
Women's World Cup 2022: Aim was to rotate strike and accelerate after 45th over, say Vastrakar and Rana
•Vastrakar (67) and Rana (53 not out) stitched a 122-run partnership to take India to a respectable 244 for 7.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: Pooja Vastrakar-Sneh Rana rescue act shows the way as India beat Pakistan
Ujwals •Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: While India's top and middle order lacked intent and collapsed under pressure, Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana took the attack to Pakistan, helping India put up a winning total.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: 'Spectacular start', Twitter lauds India after comprehensive win over Pakistan
Firstcricket Staff •The first clash between arch rivals since India's victory in the 2017 World Cup ended with Pakistan all out in the 43rd over for 137 in reply to India's 244 for seven.
Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022: All-round India begin campaign with 107-run hammering of Pakistan
•Chasing a tricky target of 245, the Pakistan team fell way short of the mark and was all out for 137 in 43 overs, losing its 11th straight game against neighbours India in the 50-over format.
Women's World Cup 2022 Photos: India outclass arch-rivals Pakistan to make winning start
Firstcricket Staff •Half-centuries by Pooja Vastrakar (67), Smriti Mandhana (52) and Sneh Rana (53 not out) helped India post a tricky 244 for seven after the team opted to bat.
Women's World Cup 2022: Mandhana, bowlers help India beat West Indies by 81 runs in final warmup game
•The elegant Mandhana was in her element within two days of suffering an injury, laying the foundation for India's challenging total of 258 with a 67-ball 66
Women's World Cup 2022: Exciting Pooja Vastrakar adds to India's all-round flair, but can she bring out her best?
Rohit •The 22-year old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh is an exciting cricketer with handy hitting skills and a solid bouncer that can test the very best. The questions, though, revolve around her fitness and consistency.