Australia's World Cup depth could be key
In the most open Women's Cricket World Cup to date, Australia believe their strength in depth can make a decisive difference.
Amelia Kerr Sport News
ICC ODI Women's Rankings: Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh Make Gains In Standings
India's Deepti Sharma gained two spots to be at 18th while compatriot Richa Ghosh rose 15 places to occupy 54th position in the latest women's ODI batter rankings on Tuesday. India skipper Mithali Raj, who struck half-centuries in the first and second ODIs against New Zealand, maintained her second spot. Though India have had a disappointing showing so far in the series against New Zealand, there were a few positives that were reflected in the rankings.
Deepti, Richa, Meghana make gains in ICC ODI women's rankings
Deepti Sharma gained two spots to be at 18th while compatriot Richa Ghosh rose 15 places to occupy 54th position in the latest women's ODI batter rankings on Tuesday. India skipper Mithali Raj, who struck half centuries in the first and second ODIs against New Zealand, maintained her second spot. Though India have had a disappointing showing so far in the series against New Zealand, there were a few positives that were reflected in the rankings.
4th ODI: Indian women suffer 63-run loss to New Zealand
cricket team's horror tour of New Zealand continued as the White Ferns demolished the visitors by 63 runs in a rain-curtailed fourth WODI on Tuesday to inch towards a clean sweep in the five-match series here. The game became a glorified 'T20' due to rain as Amelia Kerr stole the show with a 33-ball-68 which took New Zealand to 191 for 5. Amelia, one half of the famous Kerr sisters, then mopped up the tail with 3 for 30 as India managed only 128 before being all-out in 17.5 overs. Teenager Richa Ghosh's counter-attacking 52 off 29 balls was the only silver lining in an otherwise disastrous performance which has now led to five defeats on this tour including the one-off T20. The bowling performance of the Indians seemed to have nose-dived with each passing game and it was the worst on Tuesday where only Rajeshwari Gayakwad (4-0-26-1) looked the part.
New Zealand Women vs India Women, 4th ODI: Richa Ghosh Registers Fastest Fifty For Indian Batter In Women's ODIs
Batter Richa Ghosh on Tuesday recorded the fastest fifty by an Indian batter in women's ODI cricket. She achieved the feat in the ongoing fourth ODI against New Zealand at the John Davies Oval, Queenstown. Ghosh brought up her fifty off just 26 balls with the help of four 4s and four 6s. She departed after playing a knock of 52 runs. The ongoing fourth ODI was curtailed to 20-overs per side after rain played spoilsport.
New Zealand Women vs India Women, 4th ODI: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen Shine As Hosts Take 4-0 Lead In ODI Series
Amelia Kerr's 68-run knock was followed up by a dominant bowling performance as New Zealand defeated India by 63 runs in a rain-curtailed fourth ODI of the five-match series at the John Davies Oval, Queenstown on Tuesday. With this win, New Zealand has gained a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. The final ODI will now be played on Thursday. The fourth ODI was curtailed to 20-overs per side after rain played spoilsport. Chasing 192, India got off to the worst start possible as the side lost Shafali Verma (0), Yastika Bhatia (0) and Pooja Vastrakar (4) in quick succession and they were reduced to 12/3 in the third over. Soon after, Smriti Mandhana (13) was sent back to the pavilion by Hayley Jensen and India was in a spot of bother at 19/4 in the fifth over.
India Suffer 3-Wicket Loss In 3rd Women's ODI Against New Zealand, Concede Five-Match Series
Veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami's impressive three-wicket haul was the only bright spot as India yet again failed to defend an imposing total with hosts New Zealand notching up a series-clinching three-wicket victory in the third ODI on Friday. It was Goswami yet again who led the bowling pack, after sitting out of the second ODI. She accounted for the three New Zealand wickets at the top to rock the home side's run chase of 280.
2nd ODI: Jhulan Goswami-less India suffer 3-wicket defeat to New Zealand
Jhulan Goswami as they failed to defend an imposing 270 to go down by three wickets in the second women's ODI against New Zealand here on Tuesday. The loss meant that the visitors have now conceded a 0-2 lead in the five-match series.