Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 10 (ANI): New Zealand finally opened their victory account at the ongoing Women's World Cup after orchestrating a thumping 100-run win over Bangladesh at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.

New Zealand lost their opening two fixtures against defending champions Australia and South Africa.

Sophie Devine pulled off a rescue act for the third successive time with Brooke Halliday to bail New Zealand out after Bangladesh had them surrounded in a corner. Their 112-run partnership lifted New Zealand to a competitive 227-run total.

In reply, Bangladesh struggled to keep the momentum on their side from the outset. Rosemary Mair and Jess Kerr extracted substantial movement to leave Bangladesh jolted. Bangladesh went into their shell and kep

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