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Indian women lose to New Zealand

DURBAN, MARCH 31. Skipper Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra's superb knocks failed to save the blushes as India lost to New Zealand by 16 runs in a women's World Cup match at the Technikon grounds in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Chasing a modest total of 184, India failed to capitalise on a 91-run partnership for the third wicket between Mithali and Anjum to end up at 168 for nine in its 50 overs. The Indian captain made 52 off 102 balls, while Anjum's contribution was 48 (100b).

This defeat was the first in four matches and leaves India in fourth place behind Australia, New Zealand and England. India will now have to beat the West Indies on Friday for a place in the semifinals.

The scores:

New Zealand 184 for nine in 50 overs (Sara McGlashan 57, Neetu David five for 32) beat India 168 for nine in 50 overs (Anjum Chopra 48, Mithali Raj 52, Louise Milliken five for 25).

South Africa 174 for six in 50 overs (Cri-Zelda Brits 46) lost to England 180 for two in 39.5 overs (Charlotte Edwards 99, Clare Taylor 50 n.o.).

Sri Lanka 57 in 38.2 overs lost to Australia 58 for two in 16.4 overs.

Ireland 159 for six in 50 overs lost to West Indies 162 for two in 36.3 overs (Juliano Nero 71 n.o., Pamela Lavine 66 n.o.). — PTI

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