Zimbabwe women restricted to 114/5 in opening T20 against India

Raipur (PTI): Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers batted with some authority but Zimbabwe were restricted to 114 for five in the opening Women's T20 International against India here on Friday.

Ndhlovu scored 42 off 44 deliveries, while Mayers made an unbeaten 43 off 33 balls.

Indian bowlers maintained a tight line to keep Zimbabwe in check, with Shree Charani (1/14), Deepti Sharma (0/22) and Nandani Sharma (2/11) keeping the scoring rate down.

Brief scores:

Zimbabwe 114 for 5 in 20 overs (Kelis Ndhlovu 42, Sharne Mayers 43 not out; Shree Charani 1/14, Nandani Sharma 2/11).