New Zealand Defeats India in T20 World Cup Opener

In their Women's T20 World Cup opener, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine noted that a run-out controversy involving Amelia Kerr may have disrupted India's momentum during their 58-run loss. The incident occurred in the 14th over when Indian wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh ran out Kerr, who was then called back by the umpires, ruling the ball dead as the over had concluded. Devine acknowledged the frustration from the Indian side, particularly from head coach Amol Mazumdar, but emphasized the importance of respecting umpires' decisions, stating that interpretations in cricket can vary. Despite the controversy, Devine played a significant role in New Zealand's innings, scoring 57 runs and contributing to a total of 160/4. India struggled in response, managing only 102 runs, with New Zealand's bowlers excelling. The match highlighted both the contentious nature of umpiring decisions and the impact of such moments on a team's performance.