A three-match Test series is currently being played between the women’s cricket teams of India and New Zealand. So the first match of this series is being played today, Thursday, 24th October, between the two teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

So for your information, let us tell you that the regular captain of the Indian women’s team Harmanpreet Kaur is not playing in this match. In such a situation, a question might be coming in your mind as to why she is not taking part in this match. So let us answer your question:

For this reason Harman is not playing in the first ODI match

Let us tell you that a statement has been issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding Harmanpreet Kaur not playing in the match. According to this statement – ​​Harmanpreet Kaur has a mild problem and has been rested from the first ODI. In his absence, Smriti Mandhana will take charge of the team.

It will be worth seeing how the Indian women’s team performs under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana in this match. However, the Indian team will be eyeing to win this match and avenge the defeat against New Zealand in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. In the match, Team India won the toss and decided to bat first.

Playing XI of both the teams for the match:

India – Smriti Mandhana (captain), Shefali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Dayalan Hemlata, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Tejal Hassabnis, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Saima Thakur, Renuka Thakur Singh.

New Zealand – Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gage (wk), Lauren Down, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson.