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10 Shocking News India vs New Zealand Women's Cricket Rivalry!

India Women’s first-ever ODI match was against New Zealand Women in 1978, which set the stage for a thrilling rivalry.

1. Historic First Match:

In the 2005 Women's World Cup, India Women shocked New Zealand by eliminating them in the semi-final, reaching the final for the first time.

2. A Thrilling World Cup Upset:

3. Unbeaten Tour Record:

In 2019, New Zealand Women ended India Women’s unbeaten streak in T20s on their home soil with a surprise series win.

4. Record-Breaking Partnerships:

In 2021, India Women's Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur scored a record-breaking 150-run partnership against New Zealand, still one of the highest in bilateral series

Mithali Raj and Suzie Bates, two captains, have faced off in numerous matches, both having remarkable win-loss records against each other.

5. The Mithali Raj vs. Suzie Bates Showdown:

6. Youngest Centurion:

Jemimah Rodrigues from India became the youngest to score a T20 century against New Zealand Women at just 17 years old.

7. First T20 International:

New Zealand and India Women played their first-ever T20 International against each other in 2006, pioneering the women's short-format game.

8. Highest T20 Chase:

India Women successfully chased down 198 runs in a T20I against New Zealand in 2022, marking one of the highest chases in women’s cricket history.

9. The Shafali Verma Impact:

Shafali Verma stunned New Zealand Women in her debut series by becoming the youngest Indian woman to hit multiple sixes in a match, changing the dynamics of the game.

10. India's Fast Bowling Star:

Jhulan Goswami, the legendary Indian fast bowler, has taken more wickets against New Zealand Women than against any other team in international cricket

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