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India Women aim for a stronger performance against New Zealand Women in the second ODI of their three-match series on October 27, following a 59-run victory in the first match but inconsistent batting. Published: October 27, 2024 9:20 AM IST By Edited by India Women are set to take on New Zealand Women in the second ODI of their three-match series on Sunday, October 27, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Indian team is preparing for a stronger performance from its batters as they aim to secure the series against New Zealand in the second women’s ODI on Sunday.
Despite India’s comfortable 59-run victory in the first match, their batting was inconsistent, with several players failing to convert promising starts in the 30s and 40s. The hosts aim to shift the narrative in the upcoming match, with skipper Smriti Mandhana expected to take charge, especially after debutant Tejal Hasabnis’s impressive performance in the previous encounter. The left-hander managed only eight runs in the opening match, continuing her recent struggles over the past month.
However, she can draw confidence from her outstanding performance against South Africa earlier in July, where she scored two remarkable centuries with relative ease. In addition to Mandhana’s form, the Indian camp is closely monitoring the fitness of regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who missed the previous match due to an unspecified injury. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma emphasized that there hasn’t been extensive discussion on batting strategies, stating that the main focus will be on spending more time in the middle to improve their performance.
India will be encouraged by the standout performance of debutant pacer Saima Thakor in the previous match, as well as left-arm spinner Radha Yadav’s return to wicket-taking form in this format. Thakor impressed with a strong debut, while Yadav’s resurgence enhances the bowling lineup, creating a promising combination as they prepare for the upcoming match. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s chances of leveling the series took a major blow as star all-rounder Amelia Kerr was ruled out with a left quadricep muscle tear sustained in the first match.
Kerr, who will return home on Sunday, is anticipated to need around three weeks for recovery from her Grade One injury. She was a standout performer for New Zealand in the first ODI, securing a four-wicket haul. With the final game of the series just three days away, she will not be replaced in the squad.
India Women Vs New Zealand Women, 2nd ODI: Live streaming details The India Women Vs New Zealand Women, 2nd ODI will be played on Sunday, October 27 at 1:30pm IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The second ODI between India women and New Zealand women be telecast live on the Sports 18 TV channel in India. The live streaming of the match will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, D. Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, Uma Chetry, Sayali Satgare, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Tejal Hasabnis, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil. Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.
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