The third and final ODI between India Women and New Zealand Women is set to take place on Tuesday, October 29, at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
With each team having secured a win in the previous two matches, this final showdown will determine the series victor, making it the most pivotal clash of the tour.
Series decider set for Ahmedabad showdown
With the series level at 1-1, this match is a true decider, putting both teams under significant pressure to perform. India claimed victory in the first ODI, but New Zealand struck back in the second ODI. This back-and-forth has kept fans on the edge of their seats, building anticipation for a thrilling series conclusion in Ahmedabad.
New Zealand enters the final match with momentum on their side after an impressive performance in the second ODI, where they outplayed India by 76 runs. This decisive win has undoubtedly bolstered their confidence, as they look to carry this form into the series decider.
New Zealand Women tour of India 2024: IN-W vs NZ-W
- Date and Time: October 29: 08:00 am GMT / 01:30 pm local & IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is anticipated to provide a batting-friendly surface for the India vs. New Zealand ODI series opener. Traditionally, this pitch has favored batters, offering good bounce and carry. However, the exact conditions will hinge on the amount of rain leading up to the match. With favorable pitch preparation and no rain disruptions, high-scoring games are likely throughout the series.
IN-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Brooke Halliday, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma
- Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson
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IN-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Sophie Devine (c), Harmanpreet Kaur (vc)
Choice 2: Smriti Mandhana (c), Suzie Bates (vc)
IN-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Lea Tahuhu, Priya Mishra
IN-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 29, 08:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Tejal Hasabnis, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Uma Chetry, Priya Mishra
New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Polly Inglis, Fran Jonas, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.