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Women's T20 World Cup: Listless India Succumb To New Zealand, Suffer 58-Run Walloping

With Australia also in Group A, the crushing defeat to New Zealand has rocked India's semi-final chanc꧟es at ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

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New Zealand celebrate India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (right)'s wicket during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai. Photo: AP
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India's campaign at the Women's T20 World Cup got off to the worst possible start, as they were thumped by a 58-run mar♍gin by an inspired New Zealand in Dubai on Friday (October 4, 2024). Chasing a 161-run target, Harmanpreet Kaur and Co were shot out for a paltry 102 runs in 19 overs.

With Australia also in Group A, the crushing defeat to the White Ferns has rocked India's semi-final chances. Two teams qualify from each of the five-member groups, and with New Zealꩵand making a strong statement in their opener, 🐓the task is cut out for the Women In Blue.

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