Fri Jan 10 20:44:20 UTC 2025: ## India Women to Face Ireland in Historic ODI Series Opener
**Rajkot, India –** India Women will begin their first-ever bilateral ODI series against Ireland on Friday, January 10th, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The match, starting at 11 AM IST (5:30 AM GMT), marks a significant moment for women’s cricket.
In a notable change, Smriti Mandhana will captain the Indian side in place of the rested Harmanpreet Kaur. Another key absentee is leading wicket-taker Renuka Singh Thakur, also rested for the three-match series. Deepti Sharma will serve as vice-captain.
Ireland will be led by Gaby Lewis. The match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and streamed on JioCinema. Fans eagerly await the clash between these two teams, with India aiming to continue their strong home form.
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