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Mandhana Leads India in Historic First ODI vs Zimbabwe
23 Oct
Summary
- India and Zimbabwe face off in their first-ever women's ODI.
- Smriti Mandhana captains India for the first time in ODIs.
- The match takes place at BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
The Indian women's cricket team, led by Smriti Mandhana, is set to play its first-ever One Day International (ODI) match against Zimbabwe. This historic encounter will take place at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday, October 23. Mandhana will officially captain the team in ODIs for the first time, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur.
The Indian squad enters the three-match series after a break of over six months since their last ODI in March. They are looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses against Australia in March. Deepti Sharma has been appointed as the new vice-captain in the 50-over format.
Despite whitewashing Zimbabwe 3-0 in the preceding T20I series, Deepti Sharma cautioned against underestimating the opposition in ODIs. She noted Zimbabwe's development and the presence of dangerous hitters within their ranks, emphasizing the need for respect. This series marks a significant moment as it's the maiden ODI clash between the two nations.
