Fresh off their T20 World Cup win in the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand now shifts focus to a bilateral 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The series opener is scheduled for 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 24th of October, 2024.
India had a disappointing run in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, securing only two wins from four games, resulting in their early exit. Meanwhile, New Zealand, with three wins, advanced to the knockouts, then defeated the West Indies for a spot in the Final—marking their first appearance since 2010—and went on to claim the title against South Africa. This triumph came after an 11-match losing streak leading up to the global event. Notably, both teams began their campaigns against each other, with India suffering a heavy 58-run defeat, bowled out for 102 while chasing 160.
In the ongoing 2022/23-25 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Championship, India currently sits 5th in the standings, having won 10 of their 12 ODIs, with only one defeat and a tied game. India’s most recent ODI series dates to June 2024, where they delivered a dominant performance, whitewashing South Africa on home soil.
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In the same championship, New Zealand is ranked 6th, with 8 wins and 8 losses from 18 ODIs, including two no-results. A series win here will be crucial, as it would boost their rankings and improve their chances of directly qualifying for the 2025 World Cup in India. New Zealand last played an ODI series against England in April 2024, where they suffered a 2-1 series defeat.
Head-to-head in ODIs, India and New Zealand have faced off in 54 matches, with New Zealand winning 33 and India securing 20 wins, along with one game tied. The two teams last faced each other in a series in 2022, where New Zealand triumphed with a 4-1 win on home turf.
Where to watch India v New Zealand?
Cricket fans can catch the live telecast of the India vs. New Zealand 1st ODI starting at 1:30 PM on Sports 18. For those who prefer to stream the game online, it will be available on Jio Cinema.
Squads:
India women’s cricket team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Sayali Satgare, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasabnis, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil
New Zealand women’s cricket team
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Series schedule:
First ODI: October 24, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 1:30 PM (local)
Second ODI: October 27, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 1:30 PM (local)
Third ODI: October 29, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 1:30 PM (local)
Broadcast and live streaming details:
For fans in India:
The game will be telecast by Sports 18 and live-streamed on Jio Cinema.
For fans in New Zealand:
The game will be telecast by Sky Sports.
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