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The young batter’s inclusion was a key selection note ahead of the match, as India began their T20I series against Zimbabwe. Her debut offered an opportunity to make an impression in the senior international setup.
After winning the toss, Mandhana elected to field first, setting Zimbabwe to bat. The toss decision framed the opening phase of the contest, with India looking to restrict the visitors before beginning their chase.
India made changes to the lineup for the Raipur fixture, according to ESPNcricinfo’s match report. The opening match gave the team an opportunity to assess its options as the series got underway.
Match result and score details should be added after the game is complete and verified against the official scorecard.
