Vapi (Gujarat), Nov 27: Having begun their 25-day tour of India with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Board President's XI at Mumbai, the New Zealand women's cricket team will play its first Test against India at Bilakhiya Stadium at Chala outskirts near here from today. The four-day Test match between the former world champions and the hosts would also be telecast live on Doordarshan's Sports channel from 9.30 am onwards.

While Mamata Maben will lead Indian eves, the visitors would be led by Maia Lewis. The teams

India: Mamata Maben (Captain), Mithali Raj, Anju Jain (Wicketkeeper), Jaya Sharma, Hemlata Kala, Nitu David, Anjum Chopra, Deepa Kulkarni, Jhulan Goswami, Amita Sharma, Sunita Paranjpe, Diana David, Karuna Jain and Nusun-el-Khadar. New Zealand: Maia Lewis (Captain), Nicola Brown, Anna Corbin, Maria Fahey, Amanda Green, Michelle Lynch, Sara Mcglashan (Wicketkeeper), Katey Martin, Aimee Mason, Louise Milliken, Kate Pulford, Natalee Scripps, Rebecca Steele and Naidee tiffen.

Umpires: Keki Dudhwala and Adil Palia (both from Gujarat).

Bureau Report