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New Zealand Women vs India A Women, 1st Match

India A Women won by 4 wkts - 2nd inns reduced to 40 overs - DLS Target 224
BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground B, Bengaluru
25 Sept 2025, 9:30 am IST
New Zealand Women won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: India A Women
New Zealand Women Inning Score: 273 /9
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Suzie Batesb titas sadhu10720142.86
Georgia Plimmerc tanuja kanwar b sayali satghare6191031.58
Amelia Kerrb sayali satghare150020
Sophie Devinec vrinda dinesh b saima thakor342960117.24
Brooke Hallidayst mamatha madiwala b tanuja kanwar22363061.11
Maddy Greenb sayali satghare30355085.71
Isabella Gazenot out101100151101
Bella Jamesst mamatha madiwala b priya mishra4200020
Jess Kerrc tejal hasabnis b prema rawat363630100
Flora Devonshireb minnu mani10111090.91
Eden Carsonnot out230066.67
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Titas Sadhu70401175.7
Sayali Satghare90453005
Priya Mishra51241024.8
Saima Thakor70321014.6
Tanuja Kanwar60341005.7
Minnu Mani80501006.2
Prema Rawat80421005.2
India A Women Inning Score: 226 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Vrinda Dineshc jess kerr b sophie devine08000
Shafali Vermab amelia kerr7049111142.86
Dhara Gujjarb bree illing15172088.24
Tejal Hasabnisc isabella gaze b jess kerr28434065.12
Raghvi Bistlbw b jess kerr340075
Tanusree Sarkarb amelia kerr05000
Minnu Maninot out39533173.58
Mamatha Madiwalanot out56606193.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Bree Illing80551226.9
Sophie Devine70541047.7
Eden Carson5.30370006.7
Jess Kerr40152013.8
Amelia Kerr60262054.3
Maddy Green51260005.2
Brooke Halliday40120003

Match Summary

New Zealand Women vs India A Women - 1st Match (September 25, 2025)

Match Summary

India A Women secured a thrilling victory by 4 wickets in a rain-affected match where their chase was adjusted to a DLS target of 224 in 40 overs. Shafali Verma played a scintillating knock, while Mamatha Madiwala anchored the chase with a crucial half-century. Sayali Satghare's 3-wicket haul and Isabella Gaze's century stood out in the match.


Detailed Narrative

First Innings: New Zealand Women

New Zealand Women won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a competitive total of 273/9 in their 50 overs. The highlight of their innings was Isabella Gaze, who scored an exceptional 101 not out off 100 balls, hitting 15 boundaries and 1 six. She was supported by Jess Kerr, who contributed a handy 36 off 36 balls with 3 boundaries. Sophie Devine chipped in with 34 off 29 balls, featuring 6 fours.

Sayali Satghare was India's best bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 45 runs in her 9 overs. Other bowlers like Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwar, Minnu Mani, and Prema Rawat each took a wicket, ensuring regular breakthroughs. Among the fielding highlights, Tanuja Kanwar, Vrinda Dinesh, and Tejal Hasabnis took one catch each.

Second Innings: India A Women

Chasing a revised DLS target of 224 in 40 overs, India A Women started shakily, losing Vrinda Dinesh for a duck and Dhara Gujjar for 15 runs. However, Shafali Verma played a blistering innings of 70 runs off 49 balls, smashing 11 fours and 1 six, which gave India the early momentum.

The middle order saw contributions from Tejal Hasabnis (28 off 43) and a vital partnership between Mamatha Madiwala (56 not out off 60) and Minnu Mani (39 not out off 53). Their calm innings under pressure ensured India reached the target with 3 balls to spare.

For New Zealand, Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 26 runs in her 6 overs. Jess Kerr also impressed with 2 wickets for 15 runs in just 4 overs. Sophie Devine and Bree Illing picked up a wicket each.


Key Performances

  • Batting Highlights:

    • Isabella Gaze (NZ): 101 not out (15 fours, 1 six)
    • Shafali Verma (IND): 70 (11 fours, 1 six)
    • Mamatha Madiwala (IND): 56 not out (6 fours, 1 six)
    • Minnu Mani (IND): 39 not out (3 fours, 1 six)
  • Bowling Highlights:

    • Sayali Satghare (IND): 3/45 in 9 overs.
    • Amelia Kerr (NZ): 2/26 in 6 overs.
    • Jess Kerr (NZ): 2/15 in 4 overs.

Memorable Moments

  • Isabella Gaze's Century: Her unbeaten 101 held New Zealand's innings together and was the backbone of their total.
  • Shafali Verma's Aggression: Her attacking half-century ensured India stayed ahead of the required run rate.
  • Mamatha Madiwala's Calmness: Under pressure, she steered India to victory with a composed and unbeaten half-century.
  • Sayali Satghare’s Bowling: Her 3 wickets were instrumental in restricting New Zealand Women.
  • Fielding Excellence: Tejal Hasabnis and Vrinda Dinesh's key catches added value to India's defense in the first innings.

India A Women emerged victorious in an exciting contest, showcasing their depth in batting and bowling.