Spinners, Goswami shine as India defend 142
The New Zealand batsmen huffed and puffed, and eventually fell short of their target of 143 by 17 runs, unable to tackle the Indian spinners in the first women's ODI in Bangalore
28/06Result
1st ODI, ICC Women's Championship at Bengaluru, Jun 28 2015
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![India Women]( "India Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
125 (45.3/50 ov)
28/06Result
1st ODI, ICC Women's Championship at Bengaluru, Jun 28 2015
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![India Women]( "India Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
125 (45.3/50 ov)
Match Day
'A fantastic wicket to bat on' - Goswami
Jhulan Goswami, the top-scorer of the match, called the track "fantastic" for batting, adding that it was an ideal wicket for one-day cricket
India look to gather steam for WC qualification
The two teams languishing at the bottom of the ICC Women's Championship will square off for three ODIs in round three, as a part of the five-match series in Bangalore, to fight for crucial points to climb their way up the points table
Bates banks on familiarity of conditions
New Zealand Women captain Suzie Bates feels familiarity with the conditions has provided them with the required knowledge and knowhow to win the upcoming ODI series against India in Bangalore