Sun Oct 27 09:19:15 UTC 2024: ## India Women Dominate New Zealand in First ODI, Take 1-0 Lead
**Ahmedabad, India:** The Indian Women’s Cricket Team kicked off their three-match ODI series against New Zealand with a resounding victory, winning the first match by 59 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India, batting first after winning the toss, set a target of 228 runs, with notable contributions from Tejal Hasabnis (42), Deepti Sharma (41), Yastika Bhatia (37), Jemimah Rodrigues (35), and Shafali Verma (33). Amelia Kerr of New Zealand was the star bowler, claiming four wickets, while Jess Kerr took three.
In response, New Zealand struggled to keep pace, eventually collapsing for 168 runs in 40.4 overs. Brooke (39), Maddie Green (31), Lauren Down (26), Amelia Kerr (25), and Georgia Plimmer (25) were the top scorers for the visitors. Radha Yadav starred for India with three wickets, while S. Thakur took two and Deepti Sharma and Arundhati each claimed one.
With this victory, India takes a commanding 1-0 lead in the series. Smriti Mandhana led the Indian team in the absence of the regular captain.
The second ODI will take place on [Date] at [Venue].
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