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Middle-order batter Brooke Halliday scored an impressive 86 runs off 96 balls, helping New Zealand recover from a shaky 88/5 to finish at 232 all out against India in the series-deciding third women’s ODI on Tuesday. The Indian bowlers started strong, putting the visitors under significant pressure with their disciplined bowling. Aiming to clinch the series and make up for their early exit in the recent T20 World Cup, India began the match with determination, striking twice to leave New Zealand at 25 for two within 7.1 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues and wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia executed a run-out of Suzie Bates, while Lauren Down was dismissed by Saima Thakor at the beginning of the eighth over.
Young leg-spinner Priya Mishra made a significant impact after being introduced in the 11th over, taking the wicket of New Zealand captain Sophie Devine for just 9 runs off 11 balls, leaving the Kiwis in a tough position at 36 for three.
With New Zealand in dire need of a stable innings, Georgia Plimmer stepped up, playing cautiously under pressure. However, after scoring 39 runs off 67 balls, she was dismissed by Mishra. Maddy Green followed shortly, run out for 19 runs off 15 balls, as New Zealand stumbled to 88 for five in the 24th over.
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In search of stability, Halliday and wicketkeeper Isabella Gaze (25 runs off 49 balls) formed a crucial partnership, adding 64 runs for the sixth wicket to help steady the innings.
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