New Zealand has beaten India by 83 runs in the 3rd match of the Women'sCricket World Series. India won the toss and elected to field while New Zealand ran up an imposing 248 for 5. Nicola Payne top scored with 93 and was well supported by Haidee Tiffen (52), Rebecca Rolls (38) and Kate Pulford (21). Al-Khadeer was the only multiple wicket-taker with 2 for 44. In reply, India made no effort to chase the target, content to bat out the overs to reach 165 for 5. Sunnetra Paranjpe top scored with 41 while other contributors were Jaya Sharma (37), Mithali Raj (27) and Anjum Chopra (23). Australia, New Zealand and India all have 6 points but Australia leads onnet run rate and also has a game in hand.Courtesy: Women's Cricket UpdateCalver Bronwyn (Bronwyn.Calver@dotars.gov.au)
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