Kerr Sisters Spin Web Over India in Women's ODI Clash

India faltered against New Zealand's Kerr sisters, losing their wickets for 227 in the first women's ODI. Amelia and Jess Kerr excelled with the ball, disrupting India's momentum despite solid starts from several batters. The highlight was a 61-run partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and Tejal Hasabnis.

In a challenging encounter for the Indian women's cricket team, the Kerr sisters of New Zealand stole the show, spinning a web that restricted India to 227 runs in the first ODI. Amelia Kerr's 4/42 and Jess Kerr's 3/49 were instrumental in limiting India's score on Thursday.

Despite commendable starts from Deepti Sharma, debutant Tejal Hasabnis, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, and Jemimah Rodrigues, none could capitalize, succumbing to strategic Kiwi bowling. Notably, Hasabnis' promising innings ended abruptly with a misjudged shot against Amelia Kerr.

The Indian innings found a glimmer of hope when Rodrigues and Hasabnis forged a 61-run partnership, the highest of the match. However, early setbacks, including skipper Smriti Mandhana's third-over exit, dampened India's pace, leading to a sub-optimal finish.

(With inputs from agencies.)