Earlier, New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first in a match where play began after a rain delay.

India struck early with two quick wickets, reducing New Zealand to 38/2 in the eighth over. Skipper Sophie Devine and Melie Kerr steadied the innings with a strong partnership, keeping the scoreboard moving even through another rain delay.

Devine brought up a well-crafted half-century, while Kerr was dismissed for 40 on the first ball of the 25th over. At the halfway mark, New Zealand were at 132/3.

New Zealand took on India A in their first warm-up game, posting a strong total of 273 in the first innings, highlighted by a brilliant unbeaten century from Izzy Gaze. However, India A secured victory by the DLS method, reaching 226/6 in 39.3 overs before rain interrupted play.

India, on the other hand, endured a disappointing outing in their first warm-up game. England posted a massive total of 339, and despite a strong start, India faltered in the run chase, ultimately falling short by 152 runs.