Fri Oct 25 02:50:40 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– The article highlights the first ODI match between India women and New Zealand women held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
– Smriti Mandhana won the toss, and India chose to bat first. Harmanpreet Kaur was rested due to a minor injury.
– The piece reflects on New Zealand cricket’s recent successes, including a historic T20 World Cup win and a Test match victory over India, contrasting that with India’s women’s team, which did not qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup.
– India had previously lost to New Zealand in the group stage, contributing to their early exit from the tournament.
– The Indian women’s team now has an opportunity for immediate revenge against New Zealand in this ODI series.
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