2000 WWC winner New Zealand warmed up for this year's competition with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over India. Punam Raut top-scored for India, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, as wickets tumbled with regularity. Mithali Raj (21) and Mona Meshram (30 not out) were the only other batters to reach double figures as India was put through the wringer.