TOP STORIES
IND-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI: All you need to know, probable XI, head to head
Indian Women’s team is set to face New Zealand Women in the first ODI of a three-match series on Thursday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The crucial ODI series marks a pivotal phase in both teams' preparations for the prestigious ODI World Cup in 2025. The ODI series against New Zealand provides a vital opportunity for India to fine-tune their squad and strategies ahead of the World Cup. With the tournament just around the corner, each match will serve as a crucial platform for the players to identify and strengthen the areas requiring improvement.
The ODI World Cup is really crucial for India as they recently lost the Asia Cup 2024 and the T20I World Cup 2024. India Women would aim to enhance their performance after back-to-back setbacks at Asia Cup and T20I World Cup.
New Zealand Women are high on momentum, having clinched the T20I World Cup 2024 title a few days ago. As New Zealand ride a wave of success, they will look forward to continuing with the same rhythm.
With the availability of highly sophisticated players such as Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, New Zealand would look to exploit any weaknesses in the Indian lineup. Now, after having seen their swashbuckling performance at the T20I World Cup, New Zealand Women are not to be underestimated.
Head To Head
Matches: 54
India Women: 24
New Zealand Women: 29
Tie: 1
India women probable XI: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh
New Zealand women probable XI: Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Leigh KasperekJess KerrEden Carson Rosemary Mair Lea Tahuhu
Tags
More News
Former Indian cricketer puts faith in Rohit, Kohli ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has shown greater faith in the abilities of star duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming Champions trophy. Kaif underlined the fact that both stars, who have played vital roles in India’s victories in high-profile events in the past, will play their decisive roles in India’s victo...
Mohammed Shami talks about his comeback
Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami will be seen in action for the first time - after a year-long absence due to injury setbacks - when India take on England in the first T20I on Wednesday at Eden Gardens. Shami will be making his first international appearance since last playing for India at the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Shami was put on the sideline...
AUS-W vs ENG-W 2nd T20I: With Ashes title out of reach, England eye fightback
Australia have already retained the Ashes after clinching a 57-run victory in the first T20I match of the ongoing three-match series against England. Australia whitewashed the preceding three-match ODI series 3-0 and overcame England in the first T20I. England would now hope to challenge Australia in order to draw the series and salvage pride.
Both teams will no...
Rishabh Pant reveals captaincy lesson he’s learned from Rohit Sharma
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the new skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant had been snapped up by LSG for an eye-popping amount of INR 27 crore at the mega auction. Following his appointment as skipper, Pant shared captaincy lessons he has learnt from all captains an...
“I don't think it affects the cricket too much”: Jos Buttler on BCCI’s new guidelines limiting players’ time with families on overseas tours
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced new guidelines aimed at limiting the time players spend with their families during lengthy overseas tours. Voicing his opinion on the issue, England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, feels that it is really important for players to have their families with them during international tour...