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IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI: Despite injury concerns, India starts favourite against Zimbabwe in its best format

India enters the first ODI against Zimbabwe, following a 3-0 T20I series sweep. Despite being ranked 11 spots higher, India faces injury setbacks with Renuka Singh Thakur unavailable due to insufficient bowling volume at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

This absence is mitigated by a deeper pool of domestic pace talent, though the team remains concerned about her fitness ahead of the upcoming Women's Champions Trophy.

Jemimah Rodrigues is also sidelined by injury, creating opportunities for Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, or Yastika Bhatia. Josephine Nkomo leads the Zimbabwe side, which aims to challenge the 50-over world champions at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Kotambi.

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