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Shafali Verma Hits 70 as India A Edge New Zealand in World Cup Warm-Up

Her return after World Cup omission sharpened selection scrutiny before India meet New Zealand on September 27.

Overview

  • India A chased a DLS-revised 224 in 40 overs to win by four wickets with three balls remaining in Bengaluru.
  • Verma struck 11 fours and a six in a 49-ball 70 that set up the pursuit before a stumble left India A at 121 for six.
  • Madiwala Mamatha finished unbeaten on 56 and Minnu Mani on 39 to seal the chase after the mid-innings collapse.
  • New Zealand posted 273 for nine as Isabella Gaze made an unbeaten 101 from No. 7, with Sayali Satghare leading India A’s bowlers at three for 45.
  • The result boosts India A’s momentum and tests New Zealand’s build-up, with no changes announced to India’s World Cup squad ahead of the September 27 meeting at the same venue.