Thu Oct 24 12:58:26 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– The article discusses the first ODI match between India women and New Zealand women, taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
– Smriti Mandhana won the toss, and India chose to bat first; Harmanpreet Kaur is resting due to a minor injury.
– The article highlights a conversation with a New Zealand cricket fan, Maree, who expressed disappointment over New Zealand’s past cricket performances despite their strong player history.
– Recently, New Zealand’s cricket teams achieved significant victories, with the men’s team winning a Test match in India after 36 years and the women’s team clinching the T20 World Cup for the first time.
– The Indian women’s team had a poor campaign in the T20 World Cup, failing to reach the semifinals after losing to New Zealand, which ultimately affected their progress.
– India now faces New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, providing an opportunity for revenge after their previous defeat in the T20 World Cup.
First Piper 