Debutants Saima, Taijal shine as Smriti’s girls trounce New Zealand
India defeated New Zealand by 59 runs in a women’s match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Debutants Saima Thakor and Tejal Hasabnis played key roles with Thakor taking 2/26 and Hasabnis scoring 42. Despite India’s batting struggles, solid bowling, particularly from Deepti Sharma, ensured the victory.