Thu Oct 24 10:19:44 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article on IND vs NZ 1st ODI Match:**
– The Indian women’s cricket team is playing the first ODI of their series against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
– Significant change in the Indian squad: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested due to a minor injury and is not part of the playing eleven.
– Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the captain for this match, marking her first time leading the Indian team in ODI cricket.
– This match also sees a historic moment, as a woman captain is opening for India for the first time in 22 years since Anjum Chopra did so in 2002.
– India won the toss and opted to bat first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma opened the innings.
– Mandhana struggled, getting out for just 5 runs, followed by Shafali Verma who scored 33 before also being dismissed.
– As of the 25th over, India is at 143 runs for the loss of 4 wickets.
– Players making their debut for India in this match include Tejal Hasabnis and Saima Thakor.
The article provides a comprehensive update on the match and noteworthy changes in the team leadership.
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