and it's all over. Mithali takes the catch at cover to signal the end of New Zealand innings. What a win for India Women. The scanty crowd makes their presence felt by whistling for the home team
IND Women vs NZ Women, 1st ODI at Bengaluru, Jun 28 2015 - Ball by Ball Commentary
At the half way stage, it seemed as if New Zealand would run away with 2 points from the game. The bowlers thought otherwise. They were well backed up by the fielders as the run-rate was kept under control from the first over. All the New Zealand batsmen spent time in the middle but found runs tough to come by. If this match is anything to go by, the rest of the matches should be thrillers too.
What can be said of Jhulan Goswami that hasn't been said? She took the team from 87/8 to 142 and then bowled her quota of overs brilliantly. Lion heart!
Please do join us on July 1 for the second ODI. Till then good night from all of us
pushes it to wide mid-on for a single
defends it to the off side
on the middle stump. Kasperek drives it to mid-on for a single
defends it to the off side
comes forward and drives it to cover
looks to cut it and withdraws at the last moment
comes forward and drives it to cover
good length ball outside the off stump. Nielsen pokes at it and gets an outside edge to third-man for a boundary
off the inside edge to fine-leg for a boundary. Lucky runs these!
looks to steer it and withdraws at the last moment
comes forward and defends it to point
defends it back to the bowler
pushes it to mid-on and sets off for a quick single
steers it to point and wants to set off for a quick single. Tahuhu is well short of her crease as the throw from point comes screaming in
defends it to the leg side
comes forward and drives it to cover
defends it back to the bowler