Smriti Mandhana's Century Secures ODI Series Win for India Against New Zealand
India clinched the three-match series 2-1 in Ahmedabad with a six-wicket victory, thanks to Mandhana's record-breaking performance.
- Smriti Mandhana scored her eighth ODI century, becoming India's leading centurion in the format.
- The Indian team chased down New Zealand's target of 233 runs in 44.2 overs, with Mandhana contributing 100 runs.
- Mandhana formed a crucial 118-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who remained unbeaten with 59 runs.
- New Zealand's innings was anchored by Brooke Halliday, who scored 86 runs, helping the team recover from a precarious 88/5.
- Indian bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma and Priya Mishra, effectively restricted New Zealand, taking crucial early and middle-order wickets.