Indian women crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the final one day international cricket match and winning the series by 3-2 margin. BCCI announced a cash award of Rs 21 lakh for the team as they fought back valiantly from being 1-2 down to win the series.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya said: “Congratulations to our skipper Mithali Raj on leading the team with distinction and registering a series win against the New Zealand. Team has shown remarkable character to come back from 1—2 to and win the series. BCCI would like to announce a reward of Rs 21 lakh for the team.”

 Scores:

• New Zealand 118 in 41 overs (Suzie Bates 42, Rajeshwari Gayekwad 2/15, Jhulan Goswami 2/17)
• India 121/1 in 27.2 overs (Thirushkamini 62 no, Deepti Sharma 44 no). India won by 9 wickets. India won series 3-2.

About Indian Women Cricket Team

• The Indian women’s cricket team is the national women’s cricket team of India
• The Indian women’s cricket team played their first Test match in 1976/1977,
• In their first Match,  when they drew with the West Indies in a six-match series.