Indian women go down to New Zealand in third ODI

Indian women were handed a second consecutive loss by New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday as the hosts now trail 2-1 in the five-match ODI series.

Indian women were handed a second consecutive loss by New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday as the hosts now trail 2-1 in the five-match ODI series.

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The Indian batting faltered after the home team won the toss at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, managing 182 for nine in 50 overs with Veda Krishnamurthy (61) being the top-scorer.

The Kiwis cantered to their target in in 45.4 overs.

The 125-run stand between openers Suzie Bates (59) and Rachel Priest (64) pretty much sealed the match for the visitors, who have bounced back in the series after losing the opening match. Sophie Devine starred with the ball, taking three wickets for 40 runs.

New Zealand need to win one of the two remaining games to register their first series victory in India. With the win, the White Ferns have move up to fifth position in the ICC Women's Championship while India remain at the bottom of the table.

The top-four sides from the Championship will qualify automatically for the 2017 World Cup, while the bottom-four sides will play in the World Cup Qualifier.

New Zealand Women 186/4 in 45.4 overs (Rachel Priest 64, Suzie Bates 59; Jhulan Goswami 1-28).