Tue Oct 29 19:22:57 UTC 2024: ## India Women Clinch ODI Series Win Against New Zealand

**Ahmedabad:** The Indian Women’s Cricket team has emerged victorious in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, defeating the visitors by six wickets in the final match held in Ahmedabad on [Date of the match].

The series win came after India lost the second match, falling to a 76-run defeat. The team bounced back in style in the final match, chasing down a target of 233 runs with 34 balls to spare.

The key to the victory was the brilliant performance of Smriti Mandhana who, after a relatively subdued performance in the previous two matches, hit a magnificent century. Mandhana scored a crucial 100 off 122 balls, including 10 boundaries, silencing her critics and proving her return to form. Her captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, also played a significant role, scoring an unbeaten 59 off 63 balls.

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings were initially hindered by Indian bowlers who claimed five wickets for just 88 runs. However, a 64-run partnership between Brooke Halliday and Isabella Gaze brought New Zealand back into the game. Halliday top-scored for the Kiwis with 88 runs.

The series also saw the international debut of leg-spinner Priya Mishra, who claimed two crucial wickets in the match.

This series win will boost the confidence of the Indian women’s team as they continue to prepare for future challenges.

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