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IND-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI: All you need to know

India Women and New Zealand Women are set to clash once again in the ongoing three-match ODI series as both teams gear up to take on each other in the second match on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium. Following a thrilling first match, where India secured a commanding 59-run victory, the stage is set for an electrifying battle as India look to maintain their momentum.
In the opening match of the series, India Women showcased their dominance, clinching a decisive win to take a 1-0 lead. Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Tejal Hasabnis and Jemimah Rodrigues shone in the batting department while Radha Yadav and Saima Thakor stepped up with their powerful bowling attack.
For India, the spotlight will be on their star players, who delivered in the last match, to continue with the same rhythm as they aim to seal the series win. New Zealand Women, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after the disappointing loss. New Zealand will be eager to level the score and keep their hopes alive.
Head To Head
Matches: 55
India Women: 25
New Zealand Women: 29
Tie: 1
India Women probable XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Tejal Hasabnis (debut), Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Saima Thakor (debut), Renuka Singh
New Zealand probable XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Lauren Down, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson
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