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It took them three matches, but New Zealand have finally won their first match at the women's world cup in India.

The White Ferns posted a below par total of 227/9.

before skittling out Bangladesh for only 127 to win by 100 runs.
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00:01New Zealand desperately needed a victory against Bangladesh having lost both of their matches.
00:06But they hit a skid in the 30s losing three quick wickets with Rabiah Khan grabbing a pair.
00:11Skipper Sophie Devine has been the bright spot for the White Flames with the bat
00:15and she would come good again.
00:18She and Brooke Halliday both raised to have sentries.
00:22They would put together a 112 run stand before Halliday departed with a top score of 69.
00:29When Devine made way at 179 for 5 more would have been expected from the other batters.
00:35But New Zealand would limp home to 227 for 9 or 50 overs.
00:40New Zealand's fear of not making enough runs was put to rest very early
00:44as Bangladesh were off to a disastrous start.
00:48The first six batters failed to crack double figures
00:53as they slumped to 33 for 6 at one stage.
00:57They took knocks of 34 and 25 from Fahima Khatun and Rabiah Khan to push Bangladesh over 100.
01:06As they were skittled off 127 and 39.5 overs to hand New Zealand their first victory at the World Cup.
01:13Terence Clarke, CBS Sports.
01:16Captions expressed in the West.
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