• New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 131 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series.

  • Suzie Bates scored a sensational ton for the White Ferns and was adjudged 'Player of the Match' for her exceptional performance.

Twitter reactions: Sidra Ameen’s efforts in vain as Suzie Bates’ ton guides New Zealand to commanding win over Pakistan in 1st ODI
Sidra Ameen and Suzie Bates
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New Zealand Women emerged victorious against Pakistan Women in a thrilling first ODI of the at John Davies Oval on Tuesday (December 12). The contest saw exceptional batting prowess from both sides, but it was Suzie Bates‘ century for tܫhe White Ferns that stood out among all.

New Zealand’s batting brilliance and Suzie Bates’ ton

Asked to bat first, New Zealand Women displayed exceptional batting prowess and posted an imposing total of 365/4 in their allotted 50 overs. Suzie led the charg♎e with a brilliant century, scoring 108 runs off 104 deliveries.

New Zealand’s dominance

Despite some notable performances, including Muneeba Ali‘s 44 runs off 48 balls, Pakistan Women concluded their innings at 234/10 in 49.5 overs, and the final result꧒ saw .

Suzie was rightfully award♋ed the “Player of the Match” for her stellar century, which played a pivotal role in shaping New Zealand💦’s imposing total.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)

— junaiz. (@dhillow2_)

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— Aneeta Sharma🥀🇮🇳🥀 (@AneetaSharma56)

ODI 👌

— Atif khan (@atifmanzoor105)

💦 for capturing the essence of her gr𒀰eatness. 🏏🇳🇿 "

— Hemant ( Sports Active ) (@hemantbhavsar86)

— Jaya Suriyan (@_jayasuriyan_)

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— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)

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— RimshaNaveed (@nav19633)

— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor)

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