Ahead of a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup clash against India, New Zealand’s star batter Suzie Bates spoke on her opposition skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, lauding her “ultra-competitive and feisty” nature.

The scramble for the final semifinal spot in the ongoing Women’s World Cup would continue as both India and New Zealand play a must-win clash at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. India is in fourth place with two wins and three losses, facing a troublesome time after losing three games straight to South Africa, Australia, and England, with their last loss being a four-run defeat, despite the run-rate looking very much in control. NZ has four points and is in fifth place with a win, two losses and two no results in the tournament so far. Washouts have not helped the 2000 edition champions at all.

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