Team India started their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a defeat against New Zealand. The side lost their opening match by 58 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will next lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan.

Speaking about the loss, former Team India cricketer Poonam Yadav said, "When you lose your first match, as an Indian, you always bounce back. This defeat will help the Indian team to learn a lot. One match cannot define anything but from here on, you need to play further matches by keeping in mind the net run rate.