In the first match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Deepti Sharma’s quick thinking stole the spotlight during the game. As New Zealand attempted to chase down a target of 228 runs, they struggled from the outset, losing their openers, Suzie Bates and Georgie Plimmer, early. When skipper Sophie Devine arrived at the crease, a key moment unfolded that caught everyone's attention: her run-out, orchestrated by Deepti’s clever play. It happened on the last ball of the 12th over. Devine, after defending a delivery well, chose not to take a run. However, Deepti noticed her stepping out of her crease and quickly threw the ball to the keeper, Yastika Bhatia, who managed to run her out. The crowd was left in shock, unsure of what had just occurred. The delivery was a full toss outside off stump. Devine stepped down and pushed it toward cover, leading to a shy at the batter's end and an appeal for a run-out. As the TV umpire was called in, it became a tense moment. The replays showed Devine's right foot barely on the crease line, with little behind it, as Yastika whipped the bails off in a flash. Watch the video here: Sharp presence of mind from Deepti Sharma. 👌 pic.twitter.com/5Rr7lBSgOb — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 24, 2024 After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Indian women's cricket team struggled significantly against the White Ferns, being bowled out for just 227 with 33 balls to spare. The Kerr sisters were outstanding with the ball, taking seven wickets between them, while Eden Carson claimed two and Suzie Bates added one to her tally. Captain Smriti Mandhana had a disappointing outing, falling cheaply, and the team's middle order collapsed under pressure. However, Tejal Hasabnis managed to demonstrate her capabilities to some extent. At the time of writing, the New Zealand women are constructing a solid partnership for the fifth wicket and appear well on their way to securing an easy victory.