Dubai | Skipper Sophie Devine scored an unbeaten fifty to power New Zealand to 160 for 4 against India in the Women's T20 World Cup here on Friday.

Opting to bat, openers Suzie Bates (27) and Gergia Plimmer (34) gave the Kiwis a flying start, before Arundhati Reddy broke the 67-run stand.

Indian bowlers made a comeback striking a couple of time before Devine (57 not out off 36) produced a quality knock to give New Zealand the final flourish.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand 160 for 4 in 20 overs (Sophie Devine 57 not out, Georgia Plimmer 34; Renuka Singh 2/27)