All-rounder Jhulan Goswami struck a gritty fifty before the bowlers did a good job to help Indian women defeat New Zealand by 17 runs in the first One-day International and take a lead in the five-match ODI series in Bengaluru today. Deciding to bat at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Mithali Raj-led side lost wickets at regular intervals, but Jhulan struck a defiant 57 off 67 deliveries to help the hosts to 142 all out in 44.3 overs. Kiwi medium-pacer Lea Tahuhu, left-armer Morna Nielsen and debutant off-spinner Leigh Kasperek bagged three wickets each to give the visitors hope. But the New Zealand batswomen also faltered against a disciplined Indian attack led by off-spinner Sneh Rana, who picked up three wickets, as the visitors crashed to 125 allout in 45.3 overs. The two teams will next meet on Wednesday for the second match. Brief Scores: India Women 142 in 44.3 overs New Zealand Women 125 in 45.3 overs