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India suffered a three-wicket loss to hosts New Zealand in the second women’s ODI here on Tuesday.
Opting to bat, skipper Mithali Raj (66 not out) and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh (65) scored half-centuries to help India reach 270 for 6 in 50 overs.
In reply, Amelia Kerr played a brilliant unbeaten 119-run knock to lead the home side to victory with an over to spare.
Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for India, snaring 4 wickets while giving away 52 runs.
New Zealand lead the five-match series 2-0.
Brief Scores:
India: 270 for 6 in 50 overs (Mithali Raj 66 not out, Richa Ghosh 65; Sophie Devine 2/42).
New Zealand: 273 for 7 in 49 overs (Amelia Kerr 119 not out , Maddy Green 52; Deepti Sharma 4/52).
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