India Women’s team will kick off their ODI series against New Zealand at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match marks the beginning of a three-match series that promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing powerhouses.
India boast a formidable batting lineup led by the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur and the explosive Smriti Mandhana. The young and talented Shafali Verma will be eager to make an impact, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma provide solid all-round contributions. India’s bowling attack is led by the experienced Renuka Singh Thakur, supported by the likes of Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil.
New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, will be looking to capitalize on their recent success. Suzie Bates, a seasoned campaigner, will be a key player for the visitors. The all-round abilities of Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green will be crucial in both batting and bowling. New Zealand’s bowling attack is led by the experienced Lea Tahuhu.
New Zealand Women tour of India 2024: IN-W vs NZ-W
- Date and Time: October 24: 08:00 am GMT / 01:30 pm local & IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is expected to offer a batting-friendly pitch for the India vs New Zealand ODI series opener. The pitch has historically been known to assist batters, with good bounce and carry. However, the exact nature of the pitch will depend on the amount of rain that falls in the lead-up to the match. If the pitch is prepared well and there is no rain, we can expect to see high-scoring encounters throughout the series.
IN-W vs NZ-WÂ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Smriti Mandhana
- All-rounders:Â Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr
- Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Radha Yadav, Eden Carson, Renuka Singh Thakur
IN-W vs NZ-WÂ Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Amelia Kerr (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
Choice 2: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sophie Devine (vc)
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IN-W vs NZ-WÂ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shafali Verma, Brooke Halliday, Shreyanka Patil, Maddy Green
IN-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 24, 08:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Uma Chetry, Priya Mishra
New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Polly Inglis, Fran Jonas, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.