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Who Is Priya Mishra? Young Leg-Spinner Making Her Debut In IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI

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Priya Mishra made her debut in IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI [Source: @mishrapriya840/instagram.com]Priya Mishra made her debut in IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI [Source: @mishrapriya840/instagram.com]

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As we go into the second ODI at Ahmedabad, with the series heating up between India and New Zealand, the visitors are eager to bounce back as India leads 1-0 after a solid win of 59 runs in the series opener. There are promising fresh faces as both teams have shuffled their line-ups to address specific needs, as the Kiwis won the toss and chose to bat first.

Among them, one name that rang loudest was that of a young leg-spinner – Priya Mishra, who made her debut for India and stole a lot of limelight.

Priya Mishra - India's Latest Find

Priya Mishra is the latest talent to break into the India Women's team, a leg-spin sensation who has been turning heads for quite some time now. The 20-year-old's rise has been nothing short of spectacular and it is built on the back of some amazing performances in domestic cricket.

Mishra earned her stripes during the India A tour of Australia earlier this year, where she made a massive impact with six wickets in an unofficial Test and five scalps in the third ODI.


The Senior Women's One-Day Trophy

Mishra had been making wavers, but her performance in the 2023-24 Senior Women's One-Day Trophy further made her a name to watch out for. She emerged as the leading wicket-taker in that tournament, claiming 23 scalps.

At the same time, her brilliant variations and sharp turners were crucial in sealing victories for her side, which made her one of the serious contenders for a berth in the national squad.

WPL 2024: Drafted by Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants spotted her potential during the call-up for the WPL 2024. Though she didn't get a game, the call-up was a signal of things to come, somewhat like a dream deferred, not denied. She waited patiently for that moment and now she has finally got the chance to prove herself.

Meanwhile, India has made two changes in this crucial encounter, one of them being the debut cap handed to Mishra alongside Harmanpreet who has returned to lead the suad after missing out the first match due to a niggle.

With New Zealand under pressure to win, the presence of Mishra could be just the X-factor for India Women, considering how the visitors have struggled against quality spin.