India lost to New Zealand by 58 runs in their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup tournament opener. Here are the updated standing in both groups after the defeat.
India are in Group A in the tournament, which was shifted to the United Arab Emirates from Bangladesh. Their group also features Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with Australia being the only team in that group who are yet to play a game. On Thursday, Pakistan had inflicted a 31-run defeat on Sri Lanka, which propelled them up the table.
On Friday, India did not have the greatest start after they lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. The New Zealand openers raced away to 55 in the powerplay, with Georgia Plimmer scoring 30 in her first 18 balls.
India bounced back in the middle overs but a 36-ball 57* from Sophie Devine ensured New Zealand ended with a healthy 160-4.
The target was always expected to be stiff and Shafali Varma’s early dismissal further increased the pressure. The experiment to push Harmanpreet Kaur to No.3 - just the fifth time since the start of 2020 she has batted at the spot - did not work out as India lost constant wickets.
At 75-6, the game was all but over for India, who eventually were dismissed for 102. New Zealand broke their 10-match losing streak in T20Is with the win and have toppled Pakistan in the points table.
The loss has severely affected India's net run rate, which almost makes their remaining games all must win. Their next match is against Pakistan on Sunday.
Updated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 points table
*After India’s defeat to New Zealand
Group A
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.900 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.550 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.550 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.900 |
Group B
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.800 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.773 |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.773 |
| Scotland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.800 |
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