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Harmanpreet Kaur Sits Out Of 1st ODI; As India Seek Redemption From T20 World Cup Debacle

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Smriti Mandhana and Smriti Mandhana during the toss of the 1st ODI [Source: Screen Grab from @BCCIWomen/x.com]Smriti Mandhana and Smriti Mandhana during the toss of the 1st ODI [Source: Screen Grab from @BCCIWomen/x.com]

India women are taking on New Zealand women in the first ODI of the three-match series. This match is being played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

IND-W vs NZ-W: 1st ODI Preview

The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will seek redemption after failing to qualify for the semifinal in the T20 World Cup 2024. Even though it is a different format, the Indian team will be eager to heal the wounds from the recently concluded world event. 

On the other hand, New Zealand will be looking to establish themselves as the world champions with a strong show in this game. Notably, New Zealand played a big role in ousting India from the World Cup 2024 as they defeated them in the first match of the tournament by a convincing margin.

IND-W vs NZ-W: Toss Update

India women have won the toss and opted to bat first.

IND-W vs NZ-W: Playing XIs

New Zealand Women Playing XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson

India Women Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur

IND-W vs NZ-W: Team News

India Women - The regular Indian regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has a niggle and is not playing in this match. Tejal Hasnabis is making her international debut for India women.